As Poor as a War Zone: Pakistan’s Dwindling Economy and No Signs of Recovery
The World Bank’s October 2026 regional update has produced the most damaging statistic published about Pakistan in years, and it…
China’s Economic Security Offensive
China is no longer content with incremental industrial policy. It is pursuing an ambitious and increasingly assertive economic security agenda—one…
India’s Great Gung-Ho in Exports Trajectory of the Post-Covid World
Despite global headwinds, India continues to deliver and set new historic highs every year. India’s exports increased from about USD…
CPEC after a decade: Burden for Pakistan, headache for China
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) that was once presented as an economy booster and geopolitical game-changer has appeared to have turned…
Pakistan’s growing global visibility cannot conceal its underlying economic deterioration
The West Asian crisis provided Islamabad a window of opportunity for diplomatic manoeuvring in the global political landscape. Functioning as…
India’s FCRA Is Not an Exception. It is the New Frontier of Democratic Sovereignty
As the Indian Parliament prepares once again to debate the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), a familiar narrative has re-emerged….
The Perils of Historical Destiny: China’s Risk of Misreading Its Own Success
There is a dangerous temptation in Beijing today; the belief that China’s rise is not the product of contingency, effort,…
Dr. Jaishankar in Brussels and the Strategic Maturation of India–EU Relations
External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar’s visit to Brussels on 14–15 July 2026 for the third India–European Union Trade and…
Decentralised Britain and Burnham’s Reform Vision
Andy Burnham has set out a prospective agenda for Britain’s next prime minister, ‘business-friendly socialism’, a plan to be implemented…
Pakistan 2026-27 Budget: Chasing Guns over Growth
For the third time in a row, Pakistan has committed itself to the budget, which is a nightmare for any…
