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Arthasastra: Lesson for the Contemporary Security Environment with South Asia as a Case Study

In this monograph, the Arthasastra framework is used for examination of dynamics of fragility in South Asia, with a case study of Pakistan. The insights into human policy choices which can be gleaned from the treatise have a timeless quality that can offer a fresh perspective to today’s policy makers. It can be open to further academic investigation and debate for developing and enriching an indigenous strategic vocabulary.

Religion as the Foundation of a Nation: The Making and Unmaking of Pakistan

Pakistan owes its origin to the ‘Two Nation Theory’ in the sub-continent’s polity. Leaders of the Pakistan Movement were convinced that Muslims were a separate nation from the Hindu nation and the two could not live together.

Nawaz Sharif’s Return and Prospects for India–Pakistan Relations

Nawaz Sharif's statements on forging 'good ties' with India after his return to Pakistan are unlikely to translate to any meaningful forward movement in bilateral ties.

Priyanka Singh
November 16, 2023
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan: Unravelling Pakistan’s Enduring Threat

The 4 November 2023 attack on the Pakistan Air Force base by an affiliate of the TTP highlights the threat posed by the group to the Pakistani state.

Rajneesh Singh
November 16, 2023
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Whither Pakistan? Growing Instability and Implications for India

Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses
2010

Pakistan has invariably evoked a great deal of interest among India’s strategic affairs community. Because of historical, geographical, economic and cultural linkages, developments in the neighbourhood have important implications for India’s politics, economy and security. The basic argument that flows from the report is that Pakistan is likely to remain unstable because of inherent weaknesses in its political, economic and security policies.

ISBN 81-86019-70-7,
Price: ₹. 299/-
E-copy available

South Asia: Envisioning a Regional Future

Publisher: Pentagon Security International
2010

This volume includes a collection of papers contributed by eminent scholars and analysts from the South Asian region on how they visualise South Asia a decade hence. It is recognised that the region suffers from several constraints that has made common challenges difficult to address; nevertheless, there is an optimism that the region will move forward steadily albeit slowly, to evolve a common agenda, and shape a regional identity that would form the bedrock of any cooperative endeavour.

ISBN 978-81-8274-497-4 ,
Price: ₹. 895/-
E-copy available

Militant Groups in South Asia

Publisher: Pentagon Press
2014

This book is an attempt to profile important militant groups presently active in South Asian countries. The threat perception from each group has been covered in this book in details. The book will be useful for further research on militancy, terrorism, radicalisation and security related issues.

ISBN 978-81-8274-754-8,
Price: ₹. 995/-
E-copy available

पाकिस्तान में इसाई अल्पसंख्यकों की बढ़ती मुश्किलें: जरांवाला हमले के विशेष सन्दर्भ में

पाकिस्तान में इस्लामी चरमपंथ को मिल रहे उच्चस्तरीय राजनीतिक एवं सैन्य संरक्षण के कारण अल्पसंख्यकों के खिलाफ हिंसा की घटनाएँ बढ़ी हैं और उन्हें उनके ही देश में द्वितीय श्रेणी के नागरिक का जीवन जीना पड़ रहा है|

Ashish Shukla
August 25, 2023
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Is Pakistan a Good Choice for Renewal of GSP+ Status?

Given the violations of international conventions linked with the European Union’s GSP scheme, Pakistan’s GSP+ status must not be renewed.

Ashish Shukla
June 07, 2023
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Political Turmoil in Pakistan Raises More Questions Than Answers

Pakistan’s political culture has become not conducive for democratic politics, at a time when the country is faced with the possibility of economic default and increasing attacks of insurgent groups from within.