The World This Week

CWA # 537
The World This Week
Taliban's friendly neighbourhood: China, Russia and Pakistan

GP Team
22 August 2021
Photo Source: Xinhua-Reuters-JapanTimes

The World This Week #133, Vol. 3, No. 34

Dincy Adlakha, Vaishnavi Iyer and Harsimran Singh Sondhi


China: Beijing's economic interests in Afghanistan outweighs likely threats from the Taliban
What happened?
On 16 August 2021, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying held a regular press conference and stated: "China has maintained contact and communication with the Afghan Taliban and played a constructive role in promoting the political settlement of the Afghan issue."  She demonstrated tacit support for the Taliban by adding: "We hope the Afghan Taliban can form solidarity with all factions and ethnic groups in Afghanistan, and build a broad-based and inclusive political structure suited to the national realities, to lay the foundation for achieving enduring peace in the country." The statement also read: "China respects the Afghan people's right to decide on their own future independently. We are ready to continue to develop good-neighbourliness and friendly cooperation with Afghanistan and play a constructive role in Afghanistan's peace and reconstruction." With this, she confirmed that the Chinese embassy in Afghanistan is operating smoothly with its staff despite many Chinese nationals being brought back to China.

What is the background?
First, China's recent engagements over Afghanistan. Over the years, China has gradually shifted its Afghanistan approach from non-interference to strategic engagement. Stable Afghanistan is crucial for China. Consequently, China has been active in international dialogue, stimulating the dialogue process in Afghanistan. It has maintained an essential position in the extended troika and troika plus in facilitating intra-Afghan talks. Additionally, China has repeatedly attempted to bring the Taliban to the table with the US, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and itself through the Quadrilateral Cooperation Group. On 15 July, China also put forth a three-part roadmap at Shanghai Cooperation Organization to begin the peace talks in Afghanistan. Regionally, China has held multiple high-level ministerial talks with the Central Asian countries and Pakistan and China, monitoring the Afghanistan situation for a long time.

Second, China's recent engagements with the Taliban. China has not disguised its intentions. On 28 July, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with the Taliban co-founder and deputy leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in a nine-member delegation that visited the Tianjin port. Previously, a similar trip was organized in 2019. In 2015, secret talks with Taliban representatives were held in Urumqi, Xinjiang. These meetings hold great meaning for China. 

Third, China's economic interests in Afghanistan, especially the minerals. Earlier, Afghanistan was not a part of China's Belt and Road Initiative. Yet, it has become a crucial connecting route for China for BRI and also the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). China also has significant interests in Afghanistan's minerals; Mes Aynak is the world's second-largest copper mine. Apart from copper, Afghanistan also has huge amounts of iron ore, gold, and even rare-earth metals, lithium, worth approximately 4.4 billion US dollars. The provinces of Herat, Ghazni, and Nimroz offer substantial economic benefits for China.

Fourth, China's security concerns. China fears a spillover of instability in its territory through Afghanistan. There exist multiple militant groups in the region that lies in geographical proximity with Xinjiang. According to reports, the Taliban has promised not to allow Afghan soil to be used against Chinese interests.

What does it mean?
First, China was apprehensive of the American presence in Afghanistan. However, now the withdrawal, too, causes another apprehension. The US will not have any liabilities in South Asia and would direct its resources towards China. Second, recognition from China would give legitimacy to the Taliban and open doors for integrated cooperation. There may be some distrust with the Taliban's promises, but Chinese economic interests in Afghanistan speak louder.


Russia: For Moscow, the Central Asian concerns are crucial in the Taliban's Afghanistan
What happened?
On 17 August, the Russian ambassador to Afghanistan Dmitry Zhirnov praised the Taliban's conduct and described its approach as "good, positive and business-like." He said the Taliban had made Kabul safer than it was under the previous authorities. Dmitry Zhirnov, called the Taliban "reasonable guys" following a "positive and constructive meeting". He added that the Taliban guaranteed the Russian embassy's security.

On 19 August, Sergey Lavrov said: "We see encouraging signs from the Taliban who say they would like to have a government that includes other political forces." On 20 August, Zhirnov described the situation in Afghanistan as one of cautious hope and said that "it should be better" calling for the Taliban to take socio-economic measures to help boost development.

What's the background?
First, the return of Russia into Afghanistan after the 1989 exit. Moscow left Afghanistan badly wounded and having lost to the US-Mujiahideen-ISI combine after fighting the entire 1980s. In the 1990s, preoccupied with the disintegration of the Soviet Union, Moscow watched the rise of the Taliban with less influence in Afghanistan. In the 2000s, Russia remained under Putin started looking at Central Asia and Afghanistan closely. In May 2009, Russia began seeking improved relations with the Taliban in the "Russia Afghan Forum"; owing to the inevitable need to maintain good relations with not only the government representatives but also the Pashtun groups.

Second, Moscow's Central Asian interests in Afghanistan. Russia has been looking towards stabilizing the regional engagement with its post-soviet neighbours. The economic and political interests in Central Asia are crucial for Russia's rise under Putin. Russia has engaged in military exercises with Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and East Xinjiang. Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan share borders with Afghanistan. These borders are not only physical but also ethnic, as Central Asia shares Uzbek and Tajik populations with Afghanistan.

Third, the American factor in Afghanistan for Moscow. All big neighbours of Afghanistan – Russia, China, Pakistan and Iran have grown sceptical about the US presence in Afghanistan. In 2018, Moscow was accused of arming the Taliban and providing financial support and bounties to kill US troops. The Kremlin denied these allegations; however, many in the US believe that Moscow has not forgotten what happened in the 1980s, and would want to return the favour to the US.

Fourth, Russia's recent interests in the Afghan dialogues. Moscow has acted as a host and sponsored several initiatives calling for diplomatic talks with 11 other regional leaders, including China, the US, India and Pakistan. Russia regularly indulged in special envoys to meet with the US and other diplomatic initiatives like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization-Afghanistan Contact Group. There were reports even of Russia supporting a "Moscow Shura" of the Taliban.

What does it mean?
First, the Russian government is confident about the intentions of the Taliban in Afghanistan. However, it has declared that it would not be making any unilateral decisions on giving the Taliban a dejure recognition. As per the 2003 status, the Taliban remains a terrorist group. Russia has assured that it will only change its status if the United Nations does. 

Second, Russia is now interested in filling the void created by the US exit, with its main focus on securing regional cooperation with Uzbekistan and Tajikistan to secure Central Asian stability. Russia may have to adopt to new realities in Afghanistan and pursue its strategy accordingly. 


Afghanistan: With the Taliban back, Pakistan feels victorious in Kabul
What happened?
On 17 August, Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan declared that the Afghans had "broken the shackles of slavery" in a war-torn country. He believes that the withdrawal was a "logical solution." Roofi Hasan, who is the Prime Minister's special assistant, took to Twitter to state that Ashraf Ghani's "corrupt" government rule was a "virtually smooth shift" to the Taliban. Many retired and serving generals are thrilled that Pakistan will finally have "friends" in the driving seat in Kabul, and have expressed admiration openly for the Taliban.

On 20 August, Pakistan's army and the Taliban held a "meet and greet" at the border areas. One of the Pakistani soldiers was also seen taking a selfie with one of the Taliban. The friendly act came after Islamabad released terrorist Mullah Mohammad Rasool, the leader of a splinter faction of the Taliban. He spent around five years in Pakistan prison and was freed days after the collapse of the Ashraf Ghani administration. On the same day, Imran Khan urged his ministers to refrain from commenting on the Taliban takeover as it is a "sensitive matter."

On 21 August, reports suggested, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi is likely to visit Kabul on 22 August 2021. Pakistan is determined to play a "positive role" and their envoy in Afghanistan said in a statement, that he is also in touch with different Afghan personalities.

What is the background?
First, Pakistan's Taliban history. The Taliban emerged as an armed group in Pakistan. Many of its members had studied in the religious schools in Pakistan. Islamabad was also one of the three capitals, alongside Saudi Arabia and the UAE to formally recognize the Taliban in the 1990s. During the last two decades, successive American military leadership fighting the war in Afghanistan complained about Pakistan playing a double role with the latter continuing to support the Taliban.

Second, Pakistan's recent engagements. Pakistan was a part of the Doha dialogue, the 'extended Troika for Afghan peace' to discuss the Taliban takeover and its implications, and the Afghan Quadrilateral dialogue, along with China, Russia and the US. The US was dependent on Pakistan to get the Taliban on board, and its Afghan envoy Zalmay Khalilzad made multiple visits to Islamabad. Pakistan used its Taliban linkages, to present itself as a vital cog in the Doha dialogue process. Islamabad has been providing the Taliban shelter and a resource base in its territory even as the world expected it to put pressure on the Taliban to arrive at a negotiated political power-sharing deal with Ghani's government. 

Third, Pakistan's friction and lukewarm relations with Ashraf Ghani's government. Ever since the fall of the Taliban government in 2001, administrations in Afghanistan have publicly chastised Pakistan for backing the Taliban. In the present context, the Taliban government in Kabul will undoubtedly act in Pakistan's interest; Pakistan could return the favour by utilizing its soft power to invoke international acceptance of a Taliban regime in Afghanistan. 

Fourth, Pakistan's economic interests in Afghanistan. Pakistan hosts millions of Afghan refugees on its soil at a huge economic cost. In recent years, Islamabad has also developed new economic and energy interests in Afghanistan with the construction work on the Central Asia - South Asia Regional Trade and Transmission Project (CASA-1000). The CASA-1000 project is a 1,270km power transmission line that is expected to export excess hydropower generated in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to Pakistan through Afghanistan. 

What does it mean?
The return of the Taliban can have both good and bad implications on Pakistan. Pakistan may feel better with the exit of the US and the likely decline in the Indian presence in Afghanistan. Pakistan may also feel better with a friendly regime in Kabul, which has been one of its primary interests in Afghanistan. However, there are dangers as well for Pakistan. What lessons will the Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) and other extremist groups in Pakistan learn from the success of the Taliban? 


Also, in the news …
By Sukanya Bali and Avishka Ashok

East and Southeast Asia This Week 
China: Tightens tech scrutiny over the unfair competition
On 17 August, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued a draft regulation to ban unfair competition and restrict the use of user data, in the tech sector. The draft stated, operators "must not implement or assist in the implementation of unfair competition on the Internet, disrupt the order of market competition, affect fair transactions in the market." On the same day, Reuters reported: "the Chinese government has also taken ownership stakes in the domestic entities of social media giants ByteDance and Weibo," citing corporate filings.

China: Astronauts complete second spacewalk
On 20 August, two Chinese astronauts conducted a second spacewalk at the new space station. The astronauts installed a platform for extravehicular activity on the space station's robotic arm, a thermal control pumping set, and a bracket to the panoramic camera. According to CCTV news, astronauts returned back to the module one hour ahead of the time schedule. Three astronauts are expected to stay for three more months in the space station.

Hong Kong: Pro-democracy activist found guilty; four arrested on suspicion of terrorism 
On 19 August, Andy Li, Hong Kong's pro-democracy activist, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit collusion with the foreign country in a national security case. The court identified that Li, "was instructed by Jimmy Lai" to lobby countries to impose sanctions on Hong Kong and China. On 18 August, Hong Kong Police arrested, "four students on suspicion of advocating terrorism." Last month, their student union passed a motion for the mourning of the death of a 50-year-old who stabbed a policeman before killing himself.  Secretary for Security Chris Tang had described it as a terrorist act by a "lone wolf." 

Japan: Protests over Seoul main opposition leader visit Takeshima
On 18 August, Japan protested the visit of Seoul's opposition leader, of the People Power Party, to the Takeshima Island. Tokyo's Director-General of the ministry's Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau lodged a formal protest at the South Korean Embassy in Japan. In response, South Korea's Foreign Ministry official said, "In accordance with our position, we dismissed the unreasonable demand and claims Japan has made through diplomatic channels."

North Korea: Navigational warning issued in the East Sea
On 18 August, Pyongyang declared a "no-sail zone for ships off the east coast." According to the Korean Herald, the declaration indicates North Korea's "plans to launch missiles" amid joint exercise between South Korea and the United States. Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said, "no actual ballistic missile launches or artillery firings took place during the period."  

Australia: Police arrests anti-lockdown protestors
On 21 August, Australian police arrested hundreds of anti-lockdown protestors in Melbourne and Sydney. On the same day, the country saw its highest single-day rise of COVID-19 cases. State Health Minister said, "We are in a very serious situation here in New South Wales." He further added, "There is no time now to be selfish, it's time to think of the broader community and your families." Police blocked private and public transport in order to reduce people gathering for the unauthorized protests.

Singapore: FM says, ASEAN not effective in Myanmar
On 21 August, Singapore Foreign Minister said, "ASEAN is not as effective or as quick as we would have hoped for". In April, ASEAN announced a five-point consensus to resolve the crisis in Myanmar. As part of the consensus, members appointed Brunei's second minister for foreign affairs as a special envoy to Naypyitaw. Reuters reported, he further hoped "there would be progress to report on the envoy's visit before the ASEAN leaders' summit in November." According to AAPP, since the coup, the death toll in Myanmar has crossed over 1,000.

Malaysia: Ismail Sabri swears in as the ninth Prime Minister
On 21 August, Ismail Sabri Yaakob was sworn in as Malaysia's ninth Prime Minister. Ismail was a Deputy PM under former PM Muhyiddin Yassin's rule. He secured the parliamentary majority from the same coalition which replaced Yassin. He took an oath of office before King Al-Sultan Abdullah.  

South Asia This Week 
Sri Lanka: Beijing loans USD 308 million for economic revival 
On 18 August, Sri Lanka signed a loan agreement with China worth USD 308 million. Chinese embassy tweeted: "China Development Bank and Sri Lankan Government have entered into an agreement of RMB 2 billion Term Facility today (17 August), upon a request from Sri Lanka side to support its #COVID19 response, economic revival, financial stability, and livelihood betterment." Earlier this year, Beijing gave two loans for USD 500 million to Colombo.

Pakistan: First MILGEM ship inauguration; strengthen relation with Turkey
On 15 August, Pakistan's President, Dr Arif Alvi while addressing the inauguration of 1st MILGEM Ship, PNS Babur, appreciated Turkey's support. He said, "the relationship between Pakistan and Turkey was a force for regional peace and stability with their exemplary support towards co-existence and cooperative multilateralism." As per the agreement, four MILGEM will be constructed. President Alvi also congratulated the Turkish Defense Ministry for making progress under President Erdogan's leadership.

Central Asia, Middle East and Africa This Week
Armenia: Prime Minister expresses willingness to normalize relations with Turkey
On 18 August, the Armenian Prime Minister Nicol Pashinyan announced that the country was prepared t normalize its relations with Turkey. While reiterating Armenia's position on improving relations with Turkey, Pashinyan also expressed the country's willingness to resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh issue by resuming negotiations with Azerbaijan. He said: "The OSCE Minsk Group has repeatedly said that the Nagorno-Karabakh negotiating process should be resumed in full. We welcome these statements and this position and are ready to participate in the talks at the highest level."

Iran: IAEA report announces Natanz facility's production of 60 per cent enriched uranium
On 17 August, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) issued a report according to which Iran had achieved the enrichment of uranium to 60 per cent, which is considered to be weapons-grade enrichment. According to the report, Iran had also produced 200 grams of metal-grade uranium, up to 20 per cent. Although 90 per cent purity is essential for creating a nuclear warhead, the current progress is considered as a violation to the JCPOA, which limits Iran's refining levels to 3.67 per cent. 

Lebanon: Defence Minister registers complaints against Israel at the UN
On 20 August, the Lebanese Defence Minister Zeina Akar reported that Lebanon had registered a complaint against Israel for trespassing over its air space to launch an airstrike on targets in Syria. He said: "Israeli planes blatantly violated Lebanon's airspace at low altitude, causing a state of panic among citizens." Although the Syrian air defence system was able to prevent the missiles from causing harm, the Lebanese media reported that two missiles fell in the Qalamoun region on the border of the Lebanese-Syrian border. 

Mali: Interim President addresses the people on the eve of the anniversary of the coup
On 18 August, the Malian President Colonel Assimi Goïta addressed the people in his country and explained the reason behind the military coup on the occasion of its first anniversary. He also promised to hold transparent elections to elect a civilian leader in Mali by 27 February 2022. He said: "What happened on 18 August was a culmination. The collapse of the state on 22 March (2012 - an earlier coup) should have been followed by a patriotic upsurge. Instead, it led to a process, one of the major consequences of which was the decay of governance." He justified his usurpation of power by claiming that the people needed a change in governance. 

Ethiopia: Heavy rains cause seven deaths in the capital 
On 18 August, the situation in the capital city of Ethiopia worsened after torrential rains which left the city flooded and caused seven deaths. On 17 August, the city turned chaotic due to the unending downpour that submerges multiple parts of the city. The Mayor of Addis Ababa said: "I urge our residents to take the necessary precautions in the area as heavy rains are expected in the coming days, and we will intensify our efforts to increase protection."

Africa: WHO reports outbreak of Ebola along with Coronavirus pandemic
On 19 August, the World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned the member countries against a new outbreak of Ebola, causing a strain on the health system in West Africa. The regional director of WHO explained the challenge faced by the governments in West Africa as they try to fight Ebola along with the COVID-19 pandemic. On 16 August, Ivory Coast began vaccinating its medical help after the first case of Ebola was registered since 1994. Guinea also announced a death due to Ebola. The WHO reports and data provided that the healthcare system in West Africa was much weaker than the rest of the continent. 

Europe and The Americas This Week
Greece: As the Afghan crisis deepens, Greek and Turkish governments prepare for the refugee crisis 
On 20 August, the government in Greece announced the completion of the 40-kilometre extension of the fence with Turkey to prevent the inflow of Afghan refugees through Turkey. Turkey also finished constructing a 155 kilometre long and three-meter high fence across its border to restrict the movement of people. On the same day, the Greek Prime Minister and Turkish President also discussed the Afghan refugee crisis on-call and predicted that if matters worsen, a new immigration wave would be inevitable. 

Germany: Chancellor visits Russia and discusses evacuation of Afghans from Kabul
On 20 August, the German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and urged him to pressure the Taliban in Afghanistan to ensure the safe evacuation of citizens who align themselves to the West. She said: "I have given information that we in Germany consider it most important to evacuate people who have worked for over 20 years for us. Those citizens of Afghanistan should receive a place to stay in Germany." Putin urged the world to prevent the further collapse of the country by accepting the reality where Taliban controls Afghanistan.

Lithuania: Belarus accused of trespassing borders by border service and the EU
On 17 August, the Lithuanian border service accused 12 Belarusian officers of illegally trespassing the Lithuanian territory to force a group of migrants over the border. On the other hand, Belarus also accused Lithuania of being violent towards the migrants. The European Union protested against the "instrumentalization of human beings for political purposes" by Belarus. On 18 August, the Eu held an emergency meeting to discuss the influx of migrants and extended solidarity to Lithuania, Latvia and Poland. 

Spain: Interior Minister defends plan to repatriate young migrants back to Morocco
On 16 August, a Spanish court suspended the expulsion of 12 young migrants who had requested for help to remain in Spain. The Interior Minister of Spain was accused of violating international law by repatriating young and unaccompanied children back to Morocco. However, Spanish authorities claim that the best interests of the child were sought and vulnerable children were not being sent back. However, as of now, over 800 children will be repatriated to Morocco. 

Haiti: Earthquake adds to the political and economic crisis
On 17 August, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs announced that aid workers had to negotiate with armed groups in Haiti who were creating obstacles and preventing the aid from reaching the needy. After the 7.2 magnitude earthquake which left almost 12,000 injured and over 200 dead, the people are in desperate need of medical assistance, food and sanitation. More than 77,000 houses have been damaged, trapping people in the rubble. 

Cuba: Government passes decree to ban anti-state publications 
On 17 August, the official gazette of Cuba shared Decree 35 according to which a ban was imposed on publications that could damage the country's reputation. The move was seen as an attempt to smother the people's protests and complaints against the country. The decree was also passed as the unrest was initially caused by information shared on the internet. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said: "Our Decree 35 goes against misinformation and cyber lies."

The US: President Joe Biden's statements on developments in Afghanistan 
On 16 August, US President Joe Biden addressed the crisis in Afghanistan at a press conference. He used the opportunity to reiterate the US' objectives in Afghanistan and said: "We went to Afghanistan almost 20 years ago with clear goals: get those who attacked us on 11 September 2001, and make sure al Qaeda could not use Afghanistan as a base from which to attack us again." He stated that the US objectives were never aimed at nation-building or creating a unified and centralized democracy. 


About the Authors
Dincy Adlakha is a postgraduate scholar from Christ (Deemed-to-be-University). Vaishnavi Iyer and Harsimran Singh Sondhi are research interns in the School of Conflict and Security Studies at the National Institute of Advanced Studies. Sukanya Bali and Avishka Ashok are Research Associates at NIAS.


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Fraying Ceasefire, Renewed Negotiations and the Risk of a Stalemate
The World This Week
May 2026 | CWA # 2089

Global Politics Team

King Charles's US Visit
TWTW Takeaways
May 2026 | CWA # 2088

Nithin V

Emphasis on strong bilateral relations, democratic values and security cooperation
TWTW Note
May 2026 | CWA # 2087

Siddhi Halyur

Exploring Strategic Sectors of Cooperation
TWTW Note
May 2026 | CWA # 2086

Aishal Hab Yousuf

Implications for the Middle East and the Energy Market
TWTW Note
May 2026 | CWA # 2085

Glynnis Winona B

Growing US-Europe differences and Challenges for Berlin
CW Note
May 2026 | CWA # 2083

Brighty Ann Sarah

The US-Iran War, Week Nine:
Deadlocked Negotiations, Competing Agendas and Domestic Pressure
CW Note
May 2026 | CWA # 2082

Akshath Kaimal

Escalating Violence in Mali:
Between Ethnic Insurgencies, Jihadist Attacks, and Military Coups
The World This Week
April 2026 | CWA # 2080

Global Politics Team

Four Takeaways of the WFP's report on the fallouts of the Middle East crisis
TWTW Note
April 2026 | CWA # 2079

Aishal Hab Yousuf

From Post-War Pacifism to Strategic Recalibration and Autonomy
CW Note
April 2026 | CWA # 2074

Brighty Ann Sarah

Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire:
Asymmetric Terms, Fragile Truce and Israeli Occupation
CW Note
April 2026 | CWA # 2073

Akshath Kaimal

The US-Iran War, Week Eight:
A Fragile Ceasefire, Attempts to Control Hormuz and the Stalled Talks in Islamabad
Special Commentary
April 2026 | CWA # 2072

Anu Maria Joseph

Three Years of War in Sudan
Prolonged Stalemate, Humanitarian Cost, External Interventions and Regional Fallouts
Conflict Weekly Special Edition
April 2026 | CWA # 2070

NIAS Global Politics Team

The US-Iran War I Conflicts in Africa I The War in Ukraine I China-Japan Tensions I Pakistan-Afghanistan Clashes
April 2026 | CWA # 2069

Padmashree Anandhan

The War in Ukraine
Expanding Drone Warfare, Russia's Strategic Patience and Ukraine's Diplomatic Outreach
April 2026 | CWA # 2068

Femy Francis 

China-Japan Tensions
Escalating Defence Posturing and Economic Decoupling
April 2026 | CWA # 2067

Anu Maria Joseph

Conflicts in Africa
Continuing Conflicts in Sudan, South Sudan and DR Congo, Security issues in Nigeria, and Political Instability in Madagascar
April 2026 | CWA # 2065

Lakshmi Venugopal Menon

The US-Iran War, Israel-Hamas Conflict and their interconnected fallouts
April 2026 | CWA # 2064

Anwesha Ghosh

Gender Repression, Leadership Rifts, Regional Realignments and Clashes with Pakistan
April 2026 | CWA # 2063

Ramya B

Russia (Jan-Mar 2026)
Assertive Military Posture, Attempts for an Economic Turnaround and Search for Partners
April 2026 | CWA # 2062

Himani Pant

Europe (Jan-Mar 2026)
Trade diversification & FTAs, Increased defence spending, Tightening irregular migration and Economic slowdown
April 2026 | CWA # 2061

S Shaji

Africa (Jan-Mar 2026)
Elections, Civil Wars, Militancy and Peace Initiatives
The World This Quarter
April 2026 | CWA # 2059

Adarsh Vijay

April 2026 | CWA # 2058

Nishchal N Pandey  & Mahesh Raj Bhatta

Nepal (Jan-Mar 2026)
Political Upheaval, Generational Change and Economic Uncertainty
The World This Quarter
April 2026 | CWA # 2057

Bibhu Prasad Routray

Myanmar (Jan-Mar 2026)
An Illegitimate Regime's Consolidation Game
The World This Quarter
April 2026 | CWA # 2056

Ashik J Bonofer

Southeast Asia (Jan-Mar 2026)
Deteriorating situation in Myanmar, Philippines as the ASEAN Chair, New government in Thailand, and Economic & Environmental challenges
The World This Quarter
April 2026 | CWA # 2054

Amrita Jash

Regional assertion, Pragmatic recalibration with the West and Avoiding military entanglement in the Middle East
The World This Quarter
April 2026 | CWA # 2053

Anand V

The "Two Sessions," Recalibrated growth targets, Technology prioritization, and Military purges
The World This Quarter
April 2026 | CWA # 2052

Shreya Upadhyay

Conflict Weekly
April 2026 | CWA # 2050

IPRI Team

March 2026 | CWA # 2042

Preetha Renganarayanan

Five Takeaways of the US Annual Threat Assessment (ATA) Report for 2026
March 2026 | CWA # 2039

Femy Francis

Trump-Xi Meeting
Why did Trump reschedule it? What does that mean?
March 2026 | CWA # 2035

Akshath Kaimal

Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict
Broken ceasefire, Expanding military strikes and Worsening humanitarian situation
Global Politics Early Bird
March 2026 | CWA # 2033

Mahesh Bhatta

Nepal after elections:
Five major challenges for the new government
March 2026 | CWA # 2023

Femy Francis

New Five-Year Plan, Ethnic Unity Law, and an Enhanced Defence Budget
March 2026 | CWA # 2019

Akshath Kaimal

Rising Violence in Nigeria
Limited State Capacity, Multiple Actors, and a Complex Security Environment
The World This Week
March 2026 | CWA # 2017

Global Politics Team

March 2026 | CWA # 2011

Tanvi Thara Harendra Jha

Resetting Economic, Strategic and Cultural Ties
March 2026 | CWA # 2009

Sreemaya Nair

Nepal Elections 2026
Rise of a new leadership and Reset in political landscape
March 2026 | CWA # 2004

Akshath Kaimal

Instability returns, with a fragile peace agreement, uptick in violence and limited international engagement
March 2026 | CWA # 2003

Yesasvi Koganti

From bilateral ties to a special strategic partnership
March 2026 | CWA # 2002

Femy Francis

Reducing trade deficit and recalibrating economic cooperation with Beijing
March 2026 | CWA # 2001

Preetha Renganarayanan

Six major takeaways on the economy, border and internal security and Iran
February 2026 | CWA # 1998

Anu Maria Joseph

Instability in Sudan
Response to the genocide call and the threats of a regional spillover
March 2026 | CWA # 1991

Global Politics Team

PR Commentary
February 2026 | CWA # 1986

Preetha Renganarayanan

Focus on Trade, Defense, Energy and Regional Connectivity
PR Commentary
February 2026 | CWA # 1985

Abhimanyu Solanki

Basant in Pakistan
The return of Basant, and what it signifies
February 2026 | CWA # 1977

Anu Maria Joseph

Violence in Nigeria
US military deployment amidst worsening insurgency
February 2026 | CWA # 1976

Lekshmi MK

The War in Ukraine
The Geneva Talks and Growing Negotiation Asymmetry
Pakistan in 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1971

Vani Vyshnavi Jupudi

Pakistan Budget 2025-26
Legislating stabilisation under IMF discipline and coalition constraints
Pakistan in 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1970

Aparna A Nair

Pakistan & China
Ten Years of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
PR Explainer
November 2025 | CWA # 1968

Vani Vyshnavi Jupudi

Pakistan and the US
A New opening, or another cycle?
PR Explainer
November 2025 | CWA # 1967

R Preetha

Risks, Reforms and Trajectories
November 2025 | CWA # 1966

Lekshmi MK

Five Questions on Challenges, Capacity and Policies
The World This Week
February 2026 | CWA # 1962

Global Politics Team

Regional Roundups: From East Asia to the Americas
Early Bird
February 2026 | CWA # 1961

Lekshmi MK

What does it mean for domestic politics and regional stability?
The World This Week
February 2026 | CWA # 1955

Global Politics Team

Regional Roundups: From East Asia to the Americas
TWTW Note
January 2026 | CWA # 1947

Brighty Ann Sarah

TWTW Note
January 2026 | CWA # 1946

Preetha Renganarayanan

The Davos Summit 2026
Five Major Takeaways from The World Economic Forum
The World This Week
January 2026 | CWA # 1945

Global Politics Team

Conflict Weekly Note
January 2026 | CWA # 1943

Anu Maria Joseph

CW Note
January 2026 | CWA # 1942

Lekshmi MK

CW Note
January 2026 | CWA # 1941

Brighty Ann Sarah

Conflict Weekly
January 2026 | CWA # 1940

IPRI Team

TWTW Note
January 2026 | CWA # 1939

Lekshmi MK

CW Note
January 2026 | CWA # 1937

Anu Maria Joseph

State of Global Politics 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1931

Padmashree Anandhan

NATO Summit 2025
State of Global Politics 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1930

Aparna A Nair

State of Global Politics 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1924

Padmashree Anandhan

NATO Summit 2025
State of Global Politics 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1914

Preetha Renganarayanan

State of Global Politics 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1913

Rohini Reenum

State of Global Politics 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1912

Lekshmi MK

State of Global Politics 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1911

Swati Sood

State of Global Politics 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1905

Femy Francis

State of Peace and Conflict 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1902

Brighty Ann Sarah

State of Peace and Conflict 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1893

Lekshmi MK

State of Peace and Conflict 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1889

Femy Francis

State of Peace and Conflict 2025
December 2025 | CWA # 1881

Sunidhi Sampige

China Reader
December 2025 | CWA # 1864

Femy Francis

Ten Takeaways of a SCMP Interview with a former PLA Colonel
TWTW Note
December 2025 | CWA # 1861

Femy Francis

China Reader
CW Column: The Conflicts in The Middle East
November 2025 | CWA # 1859

Brighty Ann Sarah

CW Column: The War in Ukraine
November 2025 | CWA # 1858

Padmashree Anandhan

This Week in History
August 2025 | CWA # 1801

R Preetha

28 August 1963
Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech and the Civil Rights Movement in the US
The World This Week
August 2025 | CWA # 1790

GP Team

The World This Week#323-324
The Trump-Putin meeting & the US-China tariff extension
TWTW note
August 2025 | CWA # 1780

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

Trump tariffs:
Weaponization of access to the US economy
The World This Week
August 2025 | CWA # 1779

GP Team

The World This Week#322
US tariffs on India, Brazil and Canada & the EU-US trade deal
This Week in History
August 2025 | CWA # 1778

Lekshmi MK

28 July 1914
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, starting the First World War
Global Politics Explainer
July 2025 | CWA # 1770

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

Pakistan-Afghanistan relations:
Why the focus on terrorism, refugees, and Uzbekistan as the third partner?
The World This Week
July 2025 | CWA # 1769

GP Team

The World This Week#321
Indian PM Modi's visit to the Maldives I Elections to the Upper House in Japan
Global Politics Explainer
July 2025 | CWA # 1762

Lekshmi MK

Ocean Darkening: 
What is the phenomenon? What are its effects? And who are more vulnerable?
Global Politics Explainer
July 2025 | CWA # 1749

R Preetha

Africa as the Hunger Epicenter
Of the 13 Global Hunger Hotspots, 8 are in Africa: Five reasons why
The World This Week
July 2025 | CWA # 1748

GP Team

The World This Week #318
PM Modi’s Visit to Trinidad and Tobago & Ghana, One big beautiful bill, and Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting
Global Politics Explainer
July 2025 | CWA # 1744

Chittrothu Vaihali

EU-Canada Summit 2025
What is security and defence partnership all about?
Conflict Weekly
July 2025 | CWA # 1742

IPRI Team

Conflict Weekly # 287-88
The 12 Day War and the Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal
Global Politics Explainer
July 2025 | CWA # 1738

Fleur Elizabeth Philip

Thailand and Cambodia
What was the phone call between PM Shinawatra and President of Senate Hun Sen? What is the border dispute between the two? Why has this become an issue?
TWTW Note
June 2025 | CWA # 1735

Padmashree Anandhan

NATO Summit 2025:
Trump making Europe great again
The World This Week
June 2025 | CWA # 1734

GP Team

The World This Week #317
NATO Summit 2025 and Russia-Mali bilateral agreements
Global Politics Explainer
June 2025 | CWA # 1733

Ananya Dinesh

China and the Pacific Islands 
What was the recent China-PIC joint statement about? What it says, and what it means?
TWTW Note
June 2025 | CWA # 1728

M Kejia

G7 Summit 2025:
The Focus on the Middle East and Trade negotiations
The World This Week
June 2025 | CWA # 1726

GP Team

The World This Week #316
China-Central Asia Summit in Kazakhstan, and the G7 Summit in Canada
Global Politics Explainer
June 2025 | CWA # 1725

Brighty Ann Sarah, R Preetha, Santhiya M, Aparna A Nair & M Kejia

Operation Midnight Hammer: US bombs three nuclear sites in Iran
What were the three Iranian nuclear sites that were targeted? What are the B2 Bombers and Bunker Buster Bombs? What do these attacks mean? What Next?
Conflict Weekly
June 2025 | CWA # 1724

IPRI Team

Conflict Weekly #286
The Spiralling Israel-Iran Crisis, and the Dangerous Hunger Hotspots
Global Politics Explainer
June 2025 | CWA # 1721

Rizwana Banu S and Santhiya M

Who are the Afrikaners?
Why is Trump interested in the Afrikaner question in South Africa?
Global Politics Explainer
June 2025 | CWA # 1720

Lekshmi MK

New WMO Report on Arctic Warming
What are the social, economic and environmental implications of Arctic warming
Global Politics Explainer
June 2025 | CWA # 1719

J Yamini  

China’s EV Surge
What contributes to the rise of BYD
Global Politics Explainer
June 2025 | CWA # 1717

J Yamini

Gender Violence in Pakistan:
What are the larger issues in the Noor Mukadam case?
TWTW Note
June 2025 | CWA # 1715

Femy Francis

The US-China:
On Tariffs, Rare Earths and Visas
The World This Week
June 2025 | CWA # 1713

GP Team

The World This Week #315
The UN Ocean Conference in France and the US-China Meeting in London
CW Note
June 2025 | CWA # 1712

R Preetha

The World This Week
June 2025 | CWA # 1705

GP Team

The World This Week #314
Elections in South Korea and Poland I China and the Pacific Island Countries I Bangladesh Election Announcement 2026
Global Politics Explainer
June 2025 | CWA # 1703

M Kejia 

Sagarmatha Sambaad in Nepal
Kathmandu’s Global Agenda for the Himalayas
Global Politics Explainer
June 2025 | CWA # 1700

R Preetha

Ethiopia bans the TPLF
What does the TPLF ban mean for the Pretoria agreement? What next for Ethiopia?
TWTW Note
June 2025 | CWA # 1694

Aashish Ganeshan

The US:
Harvard vs Trump Administration
The World This Week
June 2025 | CWA # 1691

GP Team

The World This Week #313
China-ASEAN-GCC Summit I President Macron's visit to South East Asia I Trump Vs Harvard
The World This Week
May 2025 | CWA # 1690

GP Team

The World This Week #312
Elections in Romania, Portugal & Poland I UK-EU Summit
CW Note
May 2025 | CWA # 1689

Padmashree Anandhan

Ukraine
Continuing Russia’s Aerial Attacks, despite exchange of prisoners
CW Note
May 2025 | CWA # 1688

Ayan Datta

Gaza
The Humanitarian Crisis and Israel’s Renewed Offensive
TWTW Note
May 2025 | CWA # 1685

Aparna A Nair

UK-EU Summit:
First step towards a reset
TWTW Note
May 2025 | CWA # 1683

Aashish Ganeshan

Elections in Portugal:
The Rise of Chega Party and the Search for Political Stability
TWTW Note
May 2025 | CWA # 1679

Aashish Ganeshan

US in the Middle Easr
Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE
TWTW Note
May 2025 | CWA # 1678

Gauri Gupta

China in Latin America
China-CELAC forum: Strengthening ties with Latin America and Caribbean
The World This Week
May 2025 | CWA # 1677

GP Team

The World This Week #310-311
China in Latin America and the Carribbean I Trump's Middle East Visit I Denmark as the new Arctic Chair
CW Note
May 2025 | CWA # 1675

Lekshmi MK

Turkey:
PKK disbands after 40 years of armed insurgency
CW Note
May 2025 | CWA # 1673

Padmashree Anandhan

Ukraine:
The Discussion in Turkiye and the Elusive Ceasefire
CW Note
May 2025 | CWA # 1671

Abhiruchi Chowdhury

US, Ukraine and Russia:
Air attacks amidst a Minerals deal and Ceasefire Proposals
Global Politics Early Bird
May 2025 | CWA # 1670

Fleur Elizabeth Philip

Singapore Elections in 2025:
People’s Action Party (PAP) Wins, Again
TWTW Note
May 2025 | CWA # 1667

R Preetha and Brighty Ann Sarah

East Asia:
Tough Tariff Negotiations with the US
TWTW Note
May 2025 | CWA # 1666

Padmashree Anandhan

The US-Ukraine
The mineral deal with the US
Conflict Weekly
May 2025 | CWA # 1665
Conflict Weekly # 280-81
India-Pakistan De-escalation I Ukraine Discussion in Istanbul I The Battle over Port Sudan I Disbanding of PKK in Turkiye I France-Algeria Diplomatic Tensions
Global Politics Early Bird
May 2025 | CWA # 1663

R Preetha

Canada Elections 2025:
What do the results convey? What next for Mark Carney?
Conflict Weekly 250th Issue
October 2024 | CWA # 1480

IPRI Team

This Week in History
July 2024 | CWA # 1413

Ramya B

Global Politics Early Bird
May 2024 | CWA # 1336

Femy Francis

This Week in History
April 2024 | CWA # 1275

Ramya B

NIAS Global Politics Database
March 2024 | CWA # 1251

NIAS Africa Team

Africa This Week
This Week in History
March 2024 | CWA # 1246

Sivasubramanian K

NIAS Global Politics Database
February 2024 | CWA # 1226

NIAS Africa Team

Africa This Week
The World This Week
November 2023 | CWA # 1148

GP Team

The War in Ukraine
October 2023 | CWA # 1091

Annem Naga Bindhu Madhuri

Issues for Europe
NIAS Pakistan Weekly
October 2023 | CWA # 1087

PR Team

The World This Week
October 2023 | CWA # 1083

GP Team

Conflict Weekly
August 2023 | CWA # 1049

IPRI Team

IPRI Quarterly Forecasts I Triggers, Trends, and Trajectories
July 2023 | CWA # 1012

Bibhu Prasad Routray

Myanmar continues to burn
The World This Week
July 2023 | CWA # 1009

GP Team

2022: The World This Year
December 2022 | CWA # 879

Padmashree Anandhan

The Ukraine War
2022: The World This Year
December 2022 | CWA # 872

Sapna Elsa Abraham

Europe: Heatwaves, Wildfires, Droughts, and Ice Melt in Alps
November 2022 | CWA # 838

Rishma Banerjee

Tracing Europe's droughts
NIAS Africa Weekly
March 2022 | CWA # 705

NIAS Africa Team

In Focus: Libya
The World This Week: 150th Issue
December 2021 | CWA # 630

GP Team

Europe in 2021
Pakistan Reader
October 2021 | CWA # 588

Abigail Miriam Fernandez

TLP is back again
NIAS Fortnightly on Science, Technology & International Relations
August 2021 | CWA # 528

STIR Team

Space Tourism
GLOBAL PROTEST MOVEMENTS
September 2020 | CWA # 337

Anju Annie Mammen

The FATF Meeting, February 2020
February 2020 | CWA # 235

Lakshmi V Menon

Science, Technology and International Relations
September 2019 | CWA # 162

Lakshman Chakravarthy N

5G: A Primer
South Asia Monthly Brief (Nov 2018)
December 2018 | CWA # 71

Mahesh Bhatta

Nepal
South Asia Monthly Brief (Nov 2018)
December 2018 | CWA # 70

Nasima Khatoon

The Maldives
South Asia Monthly Brief (Nov 2018)
December 2018 | CWA # 69

Harini Madhusudan

India
South Asia Monthly Brief (Nov 2018)
December 2018 | CWA # 68

Sourina Bej

Bangladesh
South Asia Monthly Brief (Nov 2018)
December 2018 | CWA # 67

Seetha Lakshmi Dinesh Iyer

Afghanistan
United States
July 2018 | CWA # 47

Rahul Arockiaraj

East Asia
June 2018 | CWA # 26

Siddhatti Mehta