On 15 August this year, the Taliban completed three years of their rule after taking over Afghanistan in August 2021. To celebrate the day, they organised parades at various places across the country on 14 August and displayed their military power by showcasing mainly the weapons and armed vehicles that were left behind by the fleeing America led forces.
India's position as a coastal nation with extensive territorial waters and numerous islands presents a whole array of distinct maritime security challenges. Unlike land borders, maritime boundaries are expansive and complex, necessitating nuanced security strategies that align with India's national security priorities and emphasize its strategic maritime significance.
In a matter of four days, Bangladesh’s political landscape experienced a dramatic transformation. On 5th August, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country, and on 8th August, an interim government led by Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus was sworn in. The stark contrast between the fates of Hasina and Yunus reflects the profound shift.
Gender inequality is a reality in many developing countries, more so than it is usually acknowledged by various observers and scholars. This is despite the fact that ‘gender parity’ is the cornerstone of true progress and development of any nation. ‘Gender Parity’ aims to achieve equal representation of genders across all levels in a given area.
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Three Years of Taliban Rule and Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan
Nazir Ahmad Mir, Muneeb Yousuf
On 15 August this year, the Taliban completed three years of their rule after taking over Afghanistan in August 2021. To celebrate the day, they organised parades at various places across the country on 14 August and displayed their military power by showcasing mainly the weapons and armed vehicles that were left behind by the fleeing America led forces.
Strategic Maritime Power: Its Critical Role in Comprehensive National Security
Simran Rathore
India's position as a coastal nation with extensive territorial waters and numerous islands presents a whole array of distinct maritime security challenges. Unlike land borders, maritime boundaries are expansive and complex, necessitating nuanced security strategies that align with India's national security priorities and emphasize its strategic maritime significance.
Bangladesh in Flux: The Fall of Sheikh Hasina, the Interim Government, and the Path Ahead
Madhurima Pramanik
In a matter of four days, Bangladesh’s political landscape experienced a dramatic transformation. On 5th August, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country, and on 8th August, an interim government led by Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus was sworn in. The stark contrast between the fates of Hasina and Yunus reflects the profound shift.
Understanding the State of Gender (Dis) Parity in Pakistan
Sneha M
Gender inequality is a reality in many developing countries, more so than it is usually acknowledged by various observers and scholars. This is despite the fact that ‘gender parity’ is the cornerstone of true progress and development of any nation. ‘Gender Parity’ aims to achieve equal representation of genders across all levels in a given area.