A Political Choice: What Sparks an India-Pakistan Crisis?
This piece for The Hindu is based on a full chapter study by the authors in Investigating Crises: South Asia’s Lessons, Evolving Dynamics, and Trajectories freely available
Addressing South Asia’s Fissile Material Conundrum
By Mansoor Ahmed Mansoor Ahmed writes and comments on various aspects of Pakistan’s nuclear program, policy, and posture and strategic stability dynamics
February 20, 2018
Commentary
Navigating the Maldivian Crisis
By Sameer Lalwani The Maldives constitutional crisis has again thrust China’s encroachment into India’s neighbourhood into the spotlight. Maldives President Abdulla Yameen
Quote of the week: “Speech is the index of the mind.” — Seneca Three of the keys to professional success
February 14, 2018
Commentary
The Chance of Accidental Nuclear War Is Growing
The Trump administration’s nuclear posture statement comes at a particularly rough time, reminiscent of the transition from President Jimmy Carter to Ronald Reagan.
Secession and Security: How States Handle Separatists in South Asia and Beyond
Download the Event Audio, Bios, and Photos Here Watch the previously recorded livestream at the bottom of the webpage. South Asian countries have experienced
Inside the CIA’s Secret War in Afghanistan
Steve Coll’s new book picks up where he left off in Ghost Wars, published in 2004. Together, the two volumes are more