(By Mohsin Tanveer) The ongoing tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border have exposed the fragility of regional relations, but they have also revealed India’s calculated opportunism. While Pakistan has been compelled to close key crossings like Torkham and Chaman to counter cross-border terrorism sponsored from Afghan soil, New Delhi is rushing to fill the vacuum through…
(By Khalid Masood) International affairs students/experts view Vladimir Putin’s state visit to India on December 4–5, 2025, as a significant moment in the evolving geopolitical landscape. The “23rd India-Russia Annual Summit” is more than a routine diplomatic engagement; it represents a calculated move within an increasingly multipolar world, where major powers maneuver for influence and…
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) I. Introduction Afghanistan, a landlocked country situated at the crossroads of Central and South Asia, has long relied on its neighbors for trade. Pakistan, in particular, has historically been a key trading partner. However, recent political tensions, economic grievances, and security concerns have prompted the Afghan government to announce a decision to stop all trade…
(By Mohsin Tanveer)Oct 10, 2025 Sir Creek dispute as one of the most egregious examples of India’s expansionist tendencies masquerading as legal claims. This 96-km tidal estuary, nestled in the marshy Rann of Kutch between Pakistani Sindh province and Indian State of Gujarat, is not just a remote waterway—it’s a linchpin for Pakistan’s maritime rights,…
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) Introduction In a landmark ruling on August 29, 2025, a US federal appeals court declared that the majority of tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump are illegal, stating that he overstepped his constitutional authority by relying on emergency powers to impose sweeping import duties. This decision reverberates across global trade relations,…
(Ayesha Mahnoor) Introduction On July 17, 2025, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan signed a landmark intergovernmental agreement in Kabul to develop a feasibility study for the Trans-Afghan Railway, a 681-kilometre line linking Termez in Uzbekistan to Kharlachi in Pakistan via Afghanistan’s Naibabad, Maidan Shar, and Logar regions. This initiative, hailed as a breakthrough by Deputy Minister…
(Quratulain Khalid) Introduction: A Geopolitical Ambush On August 6, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Indian exports to 50%, citing India’s obstinate purchase of 35% of its crude oil from Russia, a move he claims fuels Moscow’s war in Ukraine. For instance, Trump’s Truth Social post accused India of profiting from oil resales,…
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction In the volatile chessboard of global trade, the 2025 U.S.-India standoff over India’s obstinate reliance on Russian oil has laid bare New Delhi’s diplomatic hubris. For instance, President Donald Trump’s August 4, 2025, Truth Social post threatened to “substantially raise” tariffs on Indian exports for continuing to import 35% of its…
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction In the high-stakes arena of global diplomacy, Pakistan has executed a masterstroke, securing a landmark oil partnership with the United States while deepening ties with China, all amidst the volatile geopolitics of 2025. For instance, President Donald Trump’s August 1, 2025, Truth Social announcement of a U.S.-Pakistan deal to develop Pakistan’s…
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction On July 31, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a landmark trade deal with Pakistan, focusing on the joint development of Pakistan’s vast oil reserves, estimated at over 10 billion barrels. This agreement, therefore, marks a pivotal moment in U.S.-Pakistan economic relations, strengthening ties between the two nations amid a complex…
