Issue Briefs

Bangladesh at a Crossroads: Interim Government Paving the Way for Islamic Radicalism
The changing political and ideological environment in Bangladesh has significant consequences for its internal unity, the status of its minority groups, and its future relations with regional countries, especially India.
Visit of Sri Lankan President to India: Issues at Stake
The first country that the newly elected President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake chose to visit was India like many of his predecessors, emphasising the special relationship the island nation has with India. However, in his case it was important because the party he hailed from had a historical ruse with India and was regarded as pro-China.
Rohingya Crisis: Security Concerns and Diplomacy Dilemma for India
The Rohingya crisis, stemming from the persecution of the minority Rohingya Muslim population in Myanmar in recent years, has garnered significant attention in India. The illegal migration of Rohingyas seeking refuge from Myanmar is increasingly viewed as a considerable security threat within India.


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The Deep Freeze: The Stalled Path to India-Pakistan Reconciliation
Zainab Akhter
Diplomatic ties between India and Pakistan have collapsed into a deep freeze. With official dialogue suspended and military tensions rising, both nations are likely to rely on backchannels solely to manage crises.
Between Ambition and Reality: The Paradox of Pakistan’s Shuttle Diplomacy
Nazir Ahmad Mir
Pakistan is attempting to broker a ceasefire in the US-Israel war on Iran to protect its own economic stability, which relies heavily on Gulf oil and remittances.
Managed Ceasefire, Helpless Mediation: Pakistan’s Constrained Diplomatic Role
Imran Khurshid
The Iran ceasefire highlights the intersection of US strategic recalibration and Pakistan’s constrained diplomatic agency. What appears as mediation is, in reality, a reflection of broader power asymmetries in regional politics.