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Digital War: Pakistan’s Cyber Activity Against India

The uptick in cyber attacks following the Pahalgam terror incident reflects a pattern seen in other conflict zones in Europe and West Asia.

US–Ukraine Strategic Cooperation in Resource Extraction

The US–Ukraine agreement to boost strategic cooperation in resource extraction could have a major political and economic impact on the US–Ukraine bilateral ties.

‘State of Southeast Asia 2025’: Key Highlights

The ‘State of Southeast Asia’ 2025 survey indicates that the escalating US–China rivalry provides an opportunity for other major powers to positively shape the region’s geopolitical landscape.

The Israel–Hamas War and Turkish Policy Responses

Türkiye has taken increasingly confrontational measures against Israel for its military response to the October 2023 Hamas attacks.

Russia’s Arctic LNG: A Potential Alternative for India’s Energy Security

Projects in the Russian Arctic offer India strategic alternatives for the consistent supply of LNG.

Surya Kiran XVIII: Strengthening India–Nepal Military Cooperation

The India–Nepal joint military exercises help address regional security challenges and fine-tune disaster response capabilities.

Laos and Japan: A Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Japan has been a key development partner for Laos, providing significant assistance across various sectors.

Dynamics of Nordic-Asia Relations Post Finland and Sweden’s Accession to NATO

Trump’s ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs and Taiwan’s Response Strategy

While the tariff issue alone does not appear to pose any instability to US-Taiwan ties, it provides an opportunity for Taiwan to have a re-look at its macroeconomic policies.

The Unending Conflict: Dilemmas of Dealing with Sectarianism in Kurram

The monograph focusses on the unending sectarian conflict in the Kurram district in Pakistan. It traces the history of Kurram, the origin Tof the Turi Shias and chronicles major incidents of sectarian conflicts in the district. It argues that sectarian violence in Kurram, Pakistan, between Shias and Sunnis is deeply rooted in historical animosities, exacerbated by the state’s Sunni-Islamist orientation and external influences like the Afghan Jihad and Saudi-Iran rivalry.