Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue

Issue Brief on “Wheat Crisis in India- Causes and Way Forward”

Recently, India has been under a whirlpool of wheat crisis. The Indian government estimated the production of around 111.32 million metric tons (MMT) in...

Issue Brief on “Operation Blue Star and Contemporary Indian Sikhs”

Introduction The June 1984 was one of the grimmest times in India’s Pre-Modi history. During that time, Sikhs of India were subjected to all elements...

Issue Brief on “48th G7 Summit: An Assessment”

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) met in the opulent Schloss Elmau resort in Germany for the 48th Summit on June 26-28, 2022...

Issue Brief on “Unprecedented Floods Increasing Non- Traditional Security Challenges in South Asia”

Heavy, pre-monsoon rains affected north-eastern India, Bangladesh, and Nepal beginning mid-May, leading to landslides, river overflow and floods. The flooding displaced millions and was...

Issue Brief on “India’s “Accidental” Missile Launch: Implications and Challenges Ahead”

On March 9, 2022, an Indian missile flying at supersonic speed landed near Mian Channu, in the Pakistani province of Punjab. It was a...

Issue Brief on “US Phoenix Ghost Drones: A Mystery Unlocked”

Recently, the Biden administration announced the new US$800 million military aid package for Ukraine. According to the Pentagon’s official statement, this aid includes 72...

Issue Brief on “FATF’s June 2022 Plenary Session and Pakistan’s ‘Grey List’ Status”

On June 17, the second Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary session for the year 2022 concluded in Berlin, Germany. During its latest Plenary...

Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s LNG Crisis: An Escalation of Power Crisis”

The energy crisis is going to be severe in the coming weeks since Pakistan is not able to procure LNG at an affordable rate....

Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s GSP+ Status and the Road Ahead”

Pakistan’s GSP+ status is undergoing a review as the current regime is set to expire in 2023. If successful, Pakistan will avail the benefits...

Issue Brief on “Growing Islamophobia in India: Shockwave across Muslim World”

Known for its anti-Muslim stance and policies, the ruling Baharatya Janata Party (BJP) under Narendra Modi found itself in an embarrassing situation when two...

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