South Asia
Security competition, border crises, insurgency, and strategic posture across South Asia.
50 Dispatches
First Kashmir War: How the Indo-Pakistani Conflict Ignited in 1947
How the 1947 partition of British India led to the First Kashmir War, including tribal invasions, sieges, and the UN-mediated ceasefire that drew today's
The French and Indian War: How Young Washington Sparked a Global Conflict
How George Washington's early military career ignited the French and Indian War, reshaping North America and setting the stage for American independence.
The Gurkhas: Nepal's Legendary Warrior Class
Discover the history of the Gurkhas, Nepal's elite warriors who served the British and Indian armies across two centuries of conflict worldwide.
Sheikh Hasina: The Rise and Fall of Bangladesh's Iron Lady
How Sheikh Hasina rose from tragedy to lead Bangladesh for over twenty years, only to be toppled by mass protests in August 2024.
The Soviet-Afghan War: Invasions, Battles, and the USSR's Downfall
Explore the history of the Soviet-Afghan War, from the 1979 invasion and the assassination at Tajpeg Palace to the rise of the Mujahadeen and USSR's
What if India and Pakistan Went to War Again?
An analysis of what could spark the next Indo-Pakistani war, how both militaries compare, and why a nuclear exchange could kill billions worldwide.
The Gen-Z Protest Contagion: Why Youth Uprisings Are Sweeping the Global South
Explore how demographic bulges, elite corruption, and digital mobilization are driving a massive wave of Gen-Z political protests across the global south.
Afghanistan: The Graveyard of Empires
How could a landlocked, impoverished nation continually defy the world's superpowers? For over two centuries, Afghanistan has confounded invaders, from
Special Operators--Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan
In the labyrinth of global espionage, few agencies evoke as much intrigue and infamy as Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). From its inception in
India’s Water Gambit: How the Indus Treaty Could Starve Pakistan
A terror attack on tourists in Kashmir has reignited the India‑Pakistan rivalry, sending both capitals into a rapid cycle of retaliation and military postu
Is Russia's Economy Starting to Crack? And More.
Situation Room 2.17.2025: Indian Airshow Spotlights Air Power Woes; Battles Continue in the Congo. Indian Airshow Spotlights Air Power Woes. Next up, we tr
Russia's Summer Push, Pakistan's New Strongman, Chagos Deal, Iran Nuclear Talks
As the world confronts a cascade of flashpoints, four developments are reshaping the strategic landscape. Russia has launched a massive summer offensive in