Pakistan’s Paperwork of Impunity
In a Faisalabad courtroom in the spring of 2026, judges looked at a Christian girl whose birth record said she was thirteen and decided she did not look it. Maria Shahbaz had
Today: Oct 03, 2026
India, China and the Battle to Define the Global South
The struggle over the future world order is no longer simply between China and the West. From BRICS and development finance to technology and reform of the United Nations, India and China
Double the Tariff, Double the Shock: The Inflationary Danger of Coercive Trade
Last week, I published a comprehensive report titled Weaponizing Commerce: The Mirage of a Coercive Trade Policy, which investigated the historical precedents and structural failures of using tariffs as instruments of geopolitical
Why America Can No Longer Afford to Bully India
Putin’s state visit to India for the 23rd India‑Russia Annual Summit comes at a moment when three strategic pressures converge on New Delhi: Western sanctions on Moscow, sharpening US–China rivalry in the
What Can We Expect from Putin’s Upcoming Visit to India
President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to India on December 4-5, 2025, signals a significant moment in India-Russia relations, reaffirming their “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership” amid a complex global geopolitical environment. The
The Hong Kong Blaze Exposed the Fragility of Vertical Living
In the early hours of a wind-battered night in Hong Kong, a fire leapt across the façade of Wang Fuk Court, a sprawling high-rise residential complex. What began as a sudden blaze
Record $2.2 Billion Haul: ChrysCapital Bets Big on India’s Growth Engine
ChrysCapital’s closure of its $2.2 billion Fund X marks the largest private equity fund ever raised by an India-focused firm, surpassing its previous $1.35 billion fund by over 60%. This achievement highlights
A Strategic Triad for the Future: Australia-Canada-India Forge a New Tech Alliance
In the rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape of the 21st century, alliances that combine economic power, technological innovation, and shared democratic values are defining the contours of global influence. At the G20 summit
Pakistan’s Gaza Gamble: Betrayal of Its Palestine Policy and a Trigger for Domestic Turmoil
Pakistan’s decision to back a United States-drafted United Nations resolution authorizing an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza – part of President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan – has ignited debate at
Inside the CPC’s Expanding Architecture for Exporting China’s Governance Model
Over the past decade, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has built one of the most elaborate governance-training export systems in the world. What often appears as scattered party exchanges, study tours,
Defence, Trade, and Tech: The Strategic Trifecta of Australia-India Relations
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s ongoing visit to India is more than a diplomatic routine; it’s a strategic moment that underscores a rapid expansion in Australia-India ties, signaling a geopolitical shift in
Why Congress Just Reaffirmed India’s Centrality in the Indo-Pacific
When U.S. Representatives Ami Bera and Joe Wilson tabled a bipartisan resolution on November 17 reaffirming the strategic depth of the U.S.-India partnership, it marked more than ceremonial solidarity. Coming amid shifting
Pakistan’s Constitutional Coup: The Death Knell of Democracy
The New York Times recently reported, “Pakistan’s powerful army chief secured expanded powers and lifelong legal immunity on Wednesday when lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment, a move that concentrates military control and tightens political influence over the judiciary.” This sweeping 27th Amendment fundamentally alters Pakistan’s democratic architecture by centralizing military command under one individual,
