Bangladesh’s Political Alliances Ahead of the 2026 Elections: Domestic Shifts and Geopolitical Alignments

Bangladesh’s Political Alliances Ahead of the 2026 Elections: Domestic Shifts and Geopolitical Alignments

By N. C. Bipindra As Bangladesh moves toward the general elections scheduled for February 2026, the country is experiencing its most far-reaching political realignment in decades. The collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s long-entrenched Awami League dominance following the 2024 mass uprising has dismantled the familiar two-party framework and given rise to a fragmented, competitive political arena. … Continue reading Bangladesh’s Political Alliances Ahead of the 2026 Elections: Domestic Shifts and Geopolitical Alignments

Bondi Terror Massacre and States That Enable Jihad

Bondi Terror Massacre and States That Enable Jihad

Time and again, investigations into jihadist violence have pointed to enabling ecosystems that stretch across borders, with recurrent nodes linked to Pakistan based terrorist infrastructure and diaspora level recruitment networks that sustain extremist causes. Rahul PAWA  Sydney's Bondi Beach was the scene of a chilling mass shooting during a public Hanukkah celebration. Witnesses say two … Continue reading Bondi Terror Massacre and States That Enable Jihad

Bharat Cannot Ignore US–Saudi F-35 Security Pact!

Leveraging New Delhi – Riyadh linkages, keeping a hawk’s eye on F-35s integration into Saudi command structures will limit Pakistan’s advantage. N. C. BipindraSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington DC recently led to one of the most significant defence announcements in recent years. In a move long considered unlikely, United States has … Continue reading Bharat Cannot Ignore US–Saudi F-35 Security Pact!

Racism Against Indian Americans a Reality!

No letup in steep rise of crimes against Hindus across cities; white supremacists, Christians’ attacks mount, Radical Muslims make merry. CIHS Editorial Team There’s been a notable rise in anti-Hindu sentiment across United States that often manifested as Hinduphobia. This escalation in particular has been starkly manifested since 2023. Hinduphobic incidents include hate crimes, vandalism … Continue reading Racism Against Indian Americans a Reality!

Pakistan at Crossroads: 27th Amendment and Vanishing Republic

Pakistan at Crossroads: 27th Amendment and Vanishing Republic

Arun Anand When a state alters the rules that govern it, the transformation can arrive with force—or with formality. Pakistan’s 27th Amendment represents the latter: a political restructuring that wields the authority of a coup but cloaks it in legality. Rather than suspending the constitution or dissolving parliament, it reshapes the constitution from within, erasing … Continue reading Pakistan at Crossroads: 27th Amendment and Vanishing Republic

Wakhan Corridor: Thin Strip Rewriting South Asia’s Geopolitical Map

Wakhan Corridor: Thin Strip Rewriting South Asia’s Geopolitical Map

By N. C. Bipindra The October 2025 restoration of full diplomatic ties between India and Afghanistan is far more than a symbolic gesture. It represents a profound shift in the geopolitics of South Asia. At its heart lies a slender, mountainous stretch of land that could redefine power balances in the region: the Wakhan Corridor. … Continue reading Wakhan Corridor: Thin Strip Rewriting South Asia’s Geopolitical Map

Pragmatic, Strategic Pivot

Pragmatic, Strategic Pivot

Muttaqi’s visit marks a milestone; opens up opportunity for Bharat to regain its presence in Afghanistan, keep a vigil on China, Pak & US. Brig Brijesh Pandey Bharat’s engagement with Afghanistan has historically been shaped less by cultural outreach and more by hard security imperatives. The strategists in New Delhi have long understood that Afghanistan … Continue reading Pragmatic, Strategic Pivot

Enforced Disappearances, Human Rights and BLA’s Independence Call

Enforced Disappearances, Human Rights and BLA's Independence Call

By N. C. BipindraBalochistan has yet again entered a dangerous phase of political and humanitarian uncertainty.Recent declaration by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) to form an independent army and seek international recognition as a sovereign nation has brought decades-long freedom struggle against Pakistan’s reported occupation into sharp focus. While BLA’s statement marks a new and … Continue reading Enforced Disappearances, Human Rights and BLA’s Independence Call