Afghanistan’s Long Descent: From Cold War Battleground to Taliban Rule

Afghanistan’s Long Descent: From Cold War Battleground to Taliban Rule

Kushagra Mishra
July 6, 2025

How foreign invasions, civil war and ideological power plays turned a sovereign nation into a theatre of unending conflict

Why the South China Sea Matters More Than Ever?

Why the South China Sea Matters More Than Ever?

Kushagra Mishra
July 3, 2025

The South China Sea lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. A marginal sea of the western Pacific, it is bordered by a cluster of countries—China, Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, and Singapore.

Pakistan’s Nuclear Gamble: How Far Can Threats Go?

Pakistan’s Nuclear Gamble: How Far Can Threats Go?

Kushagra Mishra
July 3, 2025

India and Pakistan stepped into independence carrying the same wounds, but they chose different paths.

Can Musk Really Break Trump’s Grip on Power?

Can Musk Really Break Trump’s Grip on Power?

Kushagra Mishra
July 3, 2025

The year 2025 is full of unexpected crossovers and unexpected happenings. The election in America in which Trump won was with the support of the world's richest man, Elon Musk.

South Asia in Focus: As Pakistan Takes UNSC Helm, India Watches China Closely

South Asia in Focus: As Pakistan Takes UNSC Helm, India Watches China Closely

Kushagra Mishra
July 3, 2025

Pakistan took over the presidency of the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, as reported by its state media.

The Reincarnation Dispute: Who Chooses the Next Dalai Lama?

The Reincarnation Dispute: Who Chooses the Next Dalai Lama?

Kushagra Mishra
July 1, 2025

The Dalai Lama is not only a spiritual post but also one of the key figures in shaping of future for tibetans and south-asian politics.

SAARC Sidestepped? China, Pakistan Eye New Regional Bloc

SAARC Sidestepped? China, Pakistan Eye New Regional Bloc

Kushagra Mishra
July 1, 2025

The India-Pakistan rivalry is one of the key reasons why SAARC is not able to perform with the efficiency of other regional blocs.

Rare-Earths Deal: A Fragile Peace or Just a Pause in U.S.–China Tensions?

Rare-Earths Deal: A Fragile Peace or Just a Pause in U.S.–China Tensions?

Kushagra Mishra
July 1, 2025

Earlier this year, things escalated. In April, the Trump administration imposed fresh tariffs on China and several other nations. But it was clear China was the primary target.

A New Axis of Growth: Inside the ASEAN–GCC–China Summit

A New Axis of Growth: Inside the ASEAN–GCC–China Summit

Kushagra Mishra
July 1, 2025

On May 27, 2025, in the humid capital of Malaysia, a quiet but potentially world-changing moment unfolded. For the first time, three major regions—Southeast Asia, the Arab Gulf, and China—came together at a single table.