Al-Aqsa Storm: Lessons for South Asia

Al-Aqsa Storm: Lessons for South Asia

Advertisement Most readers need no introduction to the Israel-Palestine issue, one of the most widely discussed and passionately debated conflicts in the world. However, much has changed over the last week from a security standpoint. A number of military assumptions and theories have been proven wrong by the audacious attack of Hamas, named “Al-Aqsa Storm,” … Read more

How the Taliban Guard Afghanistan’s Border (and What It Says About Their Regime)

How the Taliban Guard Afghanistan’s Border (and What It Says About Their Regime)

Advertisement NUSAI & MAIMAI, BADAKHSHAN, AFGHANISTAN — The two Taliban walked along the deserted dusty road, dwarfed by the massive rock cliffs towering all around them. The steady rushing of the water of the river snaking its way through the mountains swallowed the crunching sound of their steps. As they wore no uniforms, it would … Read more

A Breakthrough in Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations?

A Breakthrough in Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations?

The Pulse | Diplomacy | South Asia A new joint committee on border movement aims to address the problem of cross-border attacks. Advertisement Since the Taliban recaptured power in August 2021, ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan have encountered a period of uncertainty. Pakistan has particularly been concerned about cross-border militant attacks, which have claimed many lives, especially those of … Read more