Comment & Briefs

Border clashes and failure to act against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have led to rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

International cooperation is the key to curbing the menace of terrorism finance more effectively.

The growing insecurity and threat perceptions articulated in the 20th Party Congress Work Report by Chinese President Xi Jinping indicates that Beijing is likely to become more assertive and belligerent in its international dealings.

China is making increasing use of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), among others, to modernise the People’s Liberation Army.

Russia’s partial mobilisation has also had regional domestic repercussions, especially so in the Central Asian Republics.

Technology as an Arbiter of the US–China great power rivalry is starkly visible in both countries' recently released national security documents.

The principles encompassing the Delhi Declaration reiterate that India’s core security concerns broadly resonate with the members of the UNSC.

The special meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) held in New Delhi is an important multi-lateral effort to counter malicious use of technology.

The main focus of the 22nd Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Samarkand was on strengthening regional cooperation and trade connectivity in Eurasia.

The Lebanon–Israel maritime boundary agreement promotes the rule of international law and regional economic cooperation.