... of BECA enabled geospatial precision, COMCASA secure data links and SOSA/Supply chain assurances means that India will increasingly be equipped to act as a forward partner for the U.S. Navy, extending blue water reach and sustainment in the IOR.
For Pakistan such a development introduces pronounced strategic implications. The widening gap in India’s maritime ISR and undersea capabilities raises concerns about sea-based and second-strike deterrence stability in the South Asian nuclear dyad. Under the latest agreement and the ones already in place, Indo-U.S. industrial technological partnership means India’s acquisition and indigenous production of advanced maritime and undersea systems may accelerate, creating ...
... the broad contours of the emerging international system and regional perceptions of ongoing global processes, including in
South Asia
. The question, then, is what sets the 25
th
SCO summit in Tianjin apart.
The answer seems to lie in how the summit ... ... operations as well as antiterrorism exercises involving the armed forces of its member states. The participation of both India and Pakistan in such activities has been interpreted as
an indicator of the organization’s capacity
to facilitate interaction between ...
... economic activity, including India.
Analysts have suggested that in the context of such a model, there should be regional cooperation between India and its immediate neighbouring countries for South Asia to advance as an economic region. They argued that South Asia will need to look at its history, and that changes in attitudes, particularly in Pakistan and India, are necessary. The possible benefits to the region, in terms of increases in the rates of economic growth if the regional approach is about to be adopted.
The world is undergoing significant geopolitical transformations, shifting ...
... a critical factor in shaping Russia–Pakistan relations. Historically, Russia has maintained close ties with India, particularly in the defense sector. However, as global dynamics shift, Russia has shown a willingness to diversify its relations in South Asia. While maintaining its strategic partnership with India, Russia recognizes the importance of engaging with Pakistan as a key regional player.
The India–Pakistan rivalry adds a layer of complexity to Russia's diplomatic balancing act. At the same time, both Russia and Pakistan are keen to ensure that their growing ties do not come at the expense of regional ...
... a round table on international security issues
On October 25, 2023, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Strategic Vision Institute (SVI) held a round table on international security issues.
During the round table, Russian and Pakistani experts discussed current issues related to the erosion of the international nuclear arms control regime and the modernization of the world's strategic arsenals. The event participants also touched upon security challenges in the Pakistan — ...
... two energy projects – the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline, and the Central Asia South Asia Electricity Transmission and Trade Project (CASA-1000) which is expected to bring Tajik and Kyrgyz hydropower to Afghanistan and Pakistan, and evolve into the Central Asia-South Asia Regional Energy Market (CASAREM), once the planned Central Asian hydro potential comes on stream, can facilitate a region-wide energy exchange.
3
. Ibid (14)
4
. Meena Singh Roy and Rajorshi Roy, “Managing Threats and Challenges of Terrorism ...
A few months ago, Pakistan successfully managed to secure the membership of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) which is, undoubtedly, a significant accomplishment for the country. Credit must be given to the drivers of Pakistan’s foreign policy and owes to the multitude ...
... demanding NPT signature. Surprisingly, Indian pursuit was not discouraged by any means on any forum. Simultaneously, Pakistan is devoid of NSG waiver which was given to India which also implied the incarnate discrimination toward Pakistan. Indian and Pakistan are two protagonists of South Asian region. Such discrimination would not only destabilize the strategic balance in south Asia but also exert the tremendous negative impacts on the credibility of NSG. Strategic balance would be affected as it will enable India to divert its ...
... largest conventional forces in the third world. Unfortunately, the weight of such unchecked ambition is brought to bear only on Pakistan, as most of other nuclear-armed States do not see Indian nuclear weapons as a threat to their interests – at least ... ... posture follows an aggressive trajectory whereby the production of advanced weaponry directly affects the strategic stability in South Asia. India’s plans to produce newer type of delivery systems—including submarine-launched ballistic and cruise missiles,...
... South Asian ally of China over many years of complicated Sino-Indian relations. In the last 10-15 years, the relationship between Beijing and New Delhi has improved significantly, not least because of the failure of China's unilateral “tilt toward Pakistan” in South Asia and China’s declaration of “neutrality” on the Kashmir issue. However, Pakistan continues to retain a “special place” in China’s policy. Discussions in various fields, including over military-political matter,...
