Nowhere is the risk of strategic instability and nuclear exchange greater than in South Asia. Should South Asia succumb to arms races, crises, and war, the region could play a destabilizing role well beyond the Subcontinent. The South Asia program produces policy analysis and academic research on regional strategic trends and geopolitical dynamics in order to inform both policy debates and scholarly work. We believe this dispassionate, reasoned approach is vital to generating high-quality strategic thinking that will advance regional and global stability.
The program also focuses its efforts on partnering with the next generation of South Asian analysts and policymakers to build better tools for regional stewardship and enduring relationships for deliberative engagement. We seek to foster space for respectful dialogue and debate for all those who seek it, be they rising scholars, contemporary experts, or even government officials from New Delhi, Islamabad, Washington DC, and Beijing.
As India transitions to a unified command structure, Pakistan needs to ensure it maintains deterrence vis-a-vis India and keep the regional equilibrium
August 20, 2024
While rightly focusing on the restoration of law and order in Bangladesh, this transitional government must also prioritize foreign policy goals based on current domestic and geopolitical realities
August 14, 2024
India should support the restoration of democracy in Bangladesh and engage with the interim government to ensure the safety of minority communities and prevent a potential refugee crisis.
August 13, 2024
Unless there is an integrated approach combining military preparedness with political stability, economic resilience, and public support, Pakistan’s ability to navigate future crises will remain limited and crisis stability may be threatened.
August 4, 2024
Modi’s televised remarks at the Kremlin have drawn criticism from some quarters, mainly from Washington and Kyiv, for not taking a more assertive stand against Russia’s military actions
July 30, 2024
Resolving the shortage of qualified diplomatic staff and adequate diplomatic missions is a critical need to realize India’s vision of being a global superpower
July 19, 2024
The new India-Russia economic vision outlined in the summit will likely clash with the Western attempts to isolate Moscow
July 17, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have to address outstanding issues in his third term to tackle India’s national security threats
July 8, 2024
