Tag: regional security

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 →