When people lose their homes to floodwater, they don’t disappear into statistics; they migrate, stay, and reshuffle whole communities. Pakistan’s recent flood shocks demonstrate that climate-driven displacement is no longer an occasional phenomenon; it is a structural reality that our policies still ignore.
Beyond Borders and Floodplains: Governing Climate-Induced Migration in Pakistan Read More »
South Asian ports, as vital entry and exit points for goods, are critical to the region’s economy, handling 75% of its trade. Home to four of the largest container ports in the world, three of which are in India, the region is still a small shareholder in global trade because it is not cost- or time-effective.
Instrumentality of India’s Strategic Ports in Foreign Policy Read More »
When floodwaters swallow homes, headlines count the dead and displaced but rarely the women who survive. In Pakistan, climate disasters don’t just destroy villages; they leave behind invisible wounds that statistics never show.
The Invisible Wounds of Climate-Displaced Women in Pakistan Read More »
On September 17, 2025, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), released a joint statement announcing the formation of a Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA).
Imagine waking up one morning and discovering that your entire future is outlawed. That is reality for millions of Afghan girls today. Since August 2021, the Taliban has barred girls from secondary schools and universities, making Afghanistan the only country in the world where women are banned from education.
A Country Where Educated Women Are a Threat to Men’s Dignity Read More »
I’ll begin by thinking a little about the historical context behind what is going on in the country today. Then I’ll reflect on some of the scenarios and possibilities that emerged in the context of the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan after August 2021.
Rethinking Afghanistan: History, Intervention, and the Path Forward Read More »
By Professor Noruzzaman Opening Remarks Distinguished colleagues, guests, and participants, I welcome all of you to this special discussion session
China’s Engagement and Influence in South Asia Read More »
It was the year 2022, a moment so tragic that even the sky was crying tears over the suffering of humanity. The borders of Sindh and Baluchistan Province of Pakistan were inundated. Land had disappeared everywhere, nothing but water, relentless, endless, and no path, no road, no direction, just a long and haunting journey through desolation and ruin.
Beyond the Line of Duty – Pages from a Humanitarian Diary Read More »
My talk today fits very well with the soft power dimension discussed by Professor Nuruzzaman, particularly regarding China’s activities in Pakistan. I will focus on a niche area: China’s awards diplomacy in Pakistan—an effort aimed at winning hearts and minds.
China’s Awards Diplomacy in Pakistan Read More »
Can any responsible leader authorise a conventional military strike, capable of giving a decisive blow to Pakistan, on the assumption that it will not escalate to the nuclear level by accident or otherwise?
Book Review of India’s Pakistan Conundrum: Managing a Complex Relationship Read More »
