India’s recent surge in space dominance initiatives, including the launch of Chandrayaan-3, has sparked a crucial debate over its implications for Pakistan’s security and the overall strategic stability of South Asia. India’s rapid technological and economic progress has allowed it to invest significantly in outer space, gaining an edge in communication, navigation, surveillance, and reconnaissance … Read more
New Delhi, 11 April 2024 (WAI): India’s defense procurement landscape has witnessed a remarkable shift in significant development. While Russia has historically been India’s primary arms supplier, recent data reveals a surge in weapons sales from the United States to India. Here are the key highlights: Changing Dynamics: India, the world’s top arms importer between … Read more
The recent protests in Ladakh involved over 30,000 people gathered to demand their rights. Sonam Wangchuk, an educator and activist, decided to go on a hunger strike until the government heard their voices. He emphasizes that the issues in Ladakh are due to political and corporate influences. The demands of the people in Ladakh include … Read more
South Asia’s security culture is continually changing. Most South Asian Republics faced existential security concerns from overseas during the Cold War. That, nevertheless, has drastically changed. As there is still a conflict between Pakistan and India, most security challenges to South Asian countries come from within. As a result, this special issue should concentrate on … Read more
In the cutting-edge geopolitical landscape, the sector order that has prevailed since the cease of the bloodless struggle is a process of a profound shift. Emerging powers are complex in the mounted order, leading to a resurgence of power opposition, reinforced conventional army alliances, and the emergence of smaller confederations on a global degree. Many … Read more
On this Women’s Day, as we celebrate women’s remarkable achievements and resilience worldwide, it is essential to reflect on initiatives that empower and uplift women in meaningful ways. One such initiative is the JAARI Fellowship, facilitated by the ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen) and implemented by Parindey in Pakistan and Tartak in Nepal, which gives South Asian … Read more
Begum Shaista Ikramullah was the first female representative of the first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. She was born to an intellectual family in Calcutta on July 22, 1915. Her father, Hassan Suhrawardy, studied medicine in Calcutta and England and worked for the East India Railway. Descended from Mughal landowners, Begum Shaista Ikramullah’s mother embodied a … Read more
Karachi, 7 March 2024 (WAI): The Consul General of China in Karachi, Yang Yundong, highlighted at an International Women’s Day reception that the Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiatives have generated significant employment opportunities in Pakistan, particularly for women, enabling them to demonstrate their skills across various sectors. He emphasized the growing cooperation between China and … Read more
Pakistan and Russia are two important actors on the international stage. 2023 marks 75 years since diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Russia began. Their relations have improved since the end of the Cold War. They have developed a diplomatic partnership characterized by changing dynamics and strategic cooperation. Bilateral and diplomatic ties deepen as they manage … Read more
Colombo, 3 February 2023, (WAI): The President of Srilanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe, and the Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin, signed a landmark Trade Agreement in Colombo. This unveiled a blueprint for both country’s economic collaborations. In April 2022, Srilanka was declared bankrupt, and that’s why it suffered the worst financial crisis. The crisis also led … Read more
