(By Khalid Masood) Although ostensibly part of a broader American fiscal package, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” uses economic tools—remittance taxes, trade barriers, and immigration restrictions—as levers of domestic enforcement, carrying serious unintended consequences for global South economies. For countries like Pakistan and India, the bill is not just financial legislation—it is a geopolitical…
India’s 2016 agreement to purchase 36 Rafale fighter jets from France’s Dassault Aviation for $9.3 billion has become a symbol not of military modernization, but of deep-rooted corruption and political favoritism in Indian defense procurement. Far from being a transparent transaction aimed at enhancing national security, the deal reflects systemic weaknesses and raises serious questions…
In the fragile tapestry of South Asian geopolitics, April 2025 marked a dark and unsettling chapter. The delicate peace that had, for a fleeting moment, seemed within reach between India and Pakistan was violently torn asunder by a tragic attack in Pahalgam, nestled in Indian-administered Kashmir. The blood of 26 innocent civilians—mostly hapless tourists—stained the…
(By Khalid Masood) The rise of religious nationalism, epitomized by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has transformed India from a secular democracy into a majoritarian state marked by Hindu supremacist ideology, anti-minority violence, and democratic backsliding. The RSS’s century-long project of establishing a Hindu Rashtra (Hindu nation) has fueled communal tensions, undermined pluralism, and escalated…
(By Khalid Masood) India’s recent threats to restrict the flow of rivers into Pakistan, particularly following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, have escalated tensions in an already volatile region. These threats challenge the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), a 1960 agreement that has historically governed water sharing between India and Pakistan, surviving wars…
(Khalid Masood) Despite suffering a clear defeat in the recent conflict, India’s leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is refusing to acknowledge reality. Instead of introspection or a path toward reconciliation, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has chosen to cloak its defeat in a spectacle of nationalism. On May 13, the BJP launched the “Tiranga…
Introduction In April 2025, the Pahalgam attack in Indian Occupied Kashmir triggered a sharp escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan. While India blamed Pakistan for the attack—without conclusive evidence—its response quickly spiraled into a broader diplomatic and economic confrontation. What was initially a bilateral crisis took on a regional dimension as Turkey and Azerbaijan…
(By Khalid Masood) Since his inauguration on January 20, 2025, as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump has emphasized revitalizing American economic strength through bold trade initiatives and strategic partnerships. Among his foreign policy priorities is strengthening ties with South Asia, particularly Pakistan and India, to foster stability and mutual prosperity in…
(By Khalid Masood) The grim shadow of ethnic violence continues to haunt Balochistan, where tragedy struck again in the Naukshi area as four workers from the province of Punjab lost their lives to a targeted shooting. This latest atrocity is not a tragic anomaly, but rather a chilling addition to a long and troubling series…
(By Khalid Masood) On April 22, 2025, the shadows of India’s deceit stretched once again over South Asia. As the tragic Pahalgam attack unfolded, New Delhi’s machinery of lies sprang into action, reflexively pointing fingers at Pakistan—a tired, venomous script it has rehearsed for decades. But this time, the world refused to play along. Despite…
