Foreign Policy
Understanding Look East vs. Act East: What Changed?
The shift from ‘Look East’ to ‘Act East’ was more than just a name change. In the 90s, ‘Look East’ was about simply opening up to Southeast Asi…
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Business
Dubai as a Regional HQ: Why Global Companies Choose It
Walk through the towers of DIFC or the offices of Dubai Internet City and you will see a pattern — the regional headquarters of companies you know from N…
Neighborhood & Security
The Myanmar Crisis: India’s Dilemma of Democracy vs. Stability
Myanmar is India’s gateway to Southeast Asia. But the 2021 military coup put us in a bind. On one hand, India is the world’s largest democracy and mora…
Destinations
How to Plan a Trip to Alaska for First-Timers
Alaska feels like a different country. It’s massive, wild, and intimidating to plan. My first trip, I tried to do too much. I learned you have to pick a…
Tourism
Desert Safari in Dubai: The Complete First-Timer's Experience
The desert starts just beyond the edge of the city, which still surprises most visitors. Drive forty minutes southeast from Downtown Dubai and the building…
Tourism
Desert Safari in Dubai: The Complete First-Timer's Experience
The desert starts just beyond the edge of the city, which still surprises most visitors. Drive forty minutes southeast from Downtown Dubai and the building…
Connectivity & Trade
Middle Corridor vs. INSTC: The New Silk Road Rivalry
There’s a new game in town: the Middle Corridor. It’s a trade route connecting Central Asia to Europe via the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus, bypassing R…
Business
How Dubai Became the World's Logistics Capital
Fly over Dubai at night and the geometry of its ambition becomes clear. Two major airports, the world's busiest by international passenger traffic at DXB a…
Resources
The Water Wars: Why Rivers Could Be the Next Flashpoint
We talk a lot about borders, but what about rivers? India is upstream for Pakistan (Indus) and downstream for China (Brahmaputra). The Indus Waters Treaty…
Rise of America
Hollywood and Soft Power: How America Won Hearts Before Arguments
Joseph Nye coined the term soft power in 1990 to describe the ability to influence others through attraction and persuasion rather than coercion. He was de…
Maritime Security
The Indian Ocean: Why Diego Garcia Keeps Strategic Planners Awake
The Indian Ocean is India’s backyard, but there are a lot of guests staying over. Diego Garcia, a tiny island in the Chagos Archipelago, hosts a massive…
Economic Analysis
Why Pakistan’s Economy Keeps Falling Behind India’s (And What They Can Learn)
I’ve talked to small business owners in both countries. And here’s what they all say: “Things are getting expensive, but at least in India, I can sti…
Employment Analysis
Who Has More Jobs? Ground Reality of India vs Pakistan Economy
Forget GDP for a second. Let’s talk about jobs. Because at the end of the day, a farmer in Punjab or a factory worker in Sindh doesn’t care about stock…
Economy Comparison
India vs Pakistan Economy: Which One Is Doing Better Right Now?
Let’s be honest. When we talk about India and Pakistan, most people jump straight to cricket or politics. But what about money? How are these two neighbo…