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.
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Afghanistan: On the 15th July, it was revealed that a data leak of personal information of over 18,000 Afghans who
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We were fortunate to be joined by Michael Kugelman (senior fellow (non-resident) at the Asia Pacific Foundation) to discuss the
Michael Kugelman’s Talk on the Impact of the Iran-Israel Conflict on South Asia 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 »
One of the key factors accelerating other drivers of forced displacement is climate change. Referred to as ‘legally void’ by United Nations (U.N) Secretary-General António Guterres, climate refugees face an uncertain future.
Climate Migrations and the Emergence of Climate Refugees in South Asia Read More »
It is sadly not unusual to see offences relating to religion, or the so-called “blasphemy” laws, mentioned in Pakistan’s national
The “Blasphemy” Laws in Pakistan and India: Similarities and Differences Read More »
Muslim migrants in the UK face significant challenges to social and economic integration, exacerbated by the political tool of scapegoating.
The Scapegoating of Muslim Migrants in the UK: A Cycle of Extremism Read More »
India and Pakistan are the two most populous countries in South Asia with enormous potential for trade and commerce; despite
India Pakistan Indirect Trade through Third Parties Read More »
Amidst the excitement and hope of a new life, pre-migrators can experience conflicting emotions, stress and the emotional toll of
What does it take to leave behind everything you’ve ever known in search of something better? For many South Asian
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