Tag Archives: Asim Munir

Water, Power, and Deterrence: India’s Strategic Reset of the Indus Waters Treaty

(IN BRIEF) India’s most consequential response to the Pahalgam attack was its decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, marking a historic shift from treating water as a guaranteed entitlement to using it as a conditional strategic tool … Read the full press release

Pakistan’s illusion of Mediation in the Iran-USA Ceasefire!

(IN BRIEF) Pakistan’s role in the March 2026 U.S.–Iran ceasefire was largely symbolic rather than decisive. While it facilitated communication and hosted talks, it lacked the influence to shape outcomes, acting more as a conduit than a true mediator. The … Read the full press release

When Belief Becomes Punishable: Pakistan’s Digital Blasphemy Crisis and the Limits of Western Alignment

(IN BRIEF) Pakistan’s blasphemy laws have expanded into a digitally driven enforcement system in which online expression can lead to capital charges, creating a pervasive climate of fear reinforced by both legal penalties and mob violence. The sharp rise in … Read the full press release