Tag: Pakistan
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Beyond the Durand Line: The Structural Crisis and Human Cost of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Rift
The intricate relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan is not a mere border dispute but a deeply entrenched, multi-layered structural conflict that is simultaneously historical, ethnic, and geopolitical. This crisis has intensified dramatically since the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul in 2021, transforming a decades-long rivalry into a critical security and humanitarian emergency. The core…
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Unrest in the Neighborhood: What India Must Learn from the Failures of Its Neighbors
Over the last few years, India’s neighboring countries—Sri Lanka and Bangladesh—have faced waves of public unrest, and now Nepal too is experiencing widespread protests and political instability. Even the Maldives and Pakistan, though differing in scale and intensity, are grappling with governance failures, economic stress, and public frustration. These crises are not isolated events but…