Pause welcome but path ahead forbidding: Five key minefields amid US-Iran chasm
A way has to be found to bridge the gulf on Iran’s missile programme; free passage through Strait of Hormuz; sanctions relief; regional security; and Iran’s use of ‘proxies’. But […]
Talks have failed, but diplomacy is alive
US-Iran talks in Islamabad failed due to disagreements over Hormuz control, nuclear issues, and Israel’s actions in Lebanon, but diplomacy continues
The 2021 India-Pakistan Ceasefire and the Road Ahead
This report analyzes the 2021 India-Pakistan ceasefire that has successfully endured for four years, providing crucial relief to border communities. The study examines differing national interpretations and concludes that sustaining this rare diplomatic success depends on addressing cross-border terrorism and maintaining political commitment from both sides.