Women in Kashmir
Women have always been an active component of the Kashmiri society. Much of their political, social, educational and professional growth has seen a steady...
Implications of Kishenganga Hydro-Power Project for Pakistan’s Environment
Introduction:
The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), which was instituted in 2010 to decide on the Kishenganga Hydro-Electric Project (KHEP) between Pakistan and India, gave...
Indian Held Kashmir: A Challenge for Human Rights Activists
The militancy and state terrorism has made the issue of immunity a challenge in the Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK). It is a state where...
Soft Power: The Role of Think Tanks
In a globalised world characterised by increasingly complex relations and interactions, a world that generates an environment of risks and opportunities, the model of...
Gender Aspect of Conflict and Peacebuilding: Opportunities for Women in Pakistan
To grasp the intersection of women, peace and conflict in both war affected and peace setting, we have to understand the social, political and...
Pakistan Russia Relations: Future Trends
Pakistan and Russia have had uneasy relations in the past. The Cold War period divisions can be attributed to the distant relationship between Pakistan...
Regional Cooperation in Counter-Terrorism
The international security architecture today hinges upon “cooperation” and “collective action”. Forging new partnerships at the regional and sub-regional levels is necessary for any...
Democracy in India: When speech is sedition!
Over the decades since its independence, India has successfully used ‘democracy’ as an international currency for common appeal both at the international and national...
Issue Brief on “Will the Ceasefire in Syria Hold?”
A ceasefire has come into effect in Syria after five years of bloodshed. The ceasefire agreement has been hailed as a victory for diplomacy...
Siachen: The Land of Roses or an Ice Graveyard
Siachen, which literary means "land of wild roses", is witness to thousands of deaths of both Indian and Pakistani soldiers. Yet, the Indian Defence...