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Imran Khurshid

Imran Khurshid

Dr. Imran Khurshid is an Associate Research Fellow at the International Centre for Peace Studies (ICPS), New Delhi. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Kashmir, specializing in Indo-Pacific studies and South Asian security. His research primarily focuses on India–U.S. strategic relations and the evolving geopolitical dynamics of the Indo-Pacific region. Dr. Khurshid has published extensively in several reputable academic journals, contributing to scholarly discourse on regional security and international strategy.

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    A Synchronised Security Warning: Kolokoltsev in Islamabad, Naryshkin in Kabul

    by Imran Khurshid October 24, 2026
    by Imran Khurshid October 24, 2026

    Beyond the symbolic optics of bilateral meetings lies a synchronised geopolitical warning from the Kremlin to halt the externalisation of domestic failures and cross-border escalations. As Moscow draws a rigid …

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    Pakistan’s Airstrikes on Afghanistan: A Strategic Diversion from Its Internal and External Challenges

    by Imran Khurshid October 3, 2026
    by Imran Khurshid October 3, 2026

    As Pakistan’s internal and external challenges multiply, Afghanistan has once again become a convenient battlefield for its military establishment. The airstrikes allow Islamabad to project an image of confronting security …

  • Environment

    China’s Ecological Assault on the Himalayas: How Its Infrastructure Push is Putting South Asia at Risk

    by Imran Khurshid September 15, 2026
    by Imran Khurshid September 15, 2026

    China’s relentless infrastructure expansion across the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau is placing an already fragile ecosystem under unprecedented pressure. From dams and mining to roads, tunnels and mega-projects, Beijing’s …

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    From the Gulf to South Asia: The Emerging Multi-Theatre Strategic Challenge for India

    by Imran Khurshid August 27, 2026
    by Imran Khurshid August 27, 2026

    The emerging alignment among China, Türkiye and Pakistan is increasingly linking the security dynamics of South Asia, the Gulf and the Eastern Mediterranean. For New Delhi, these developments underscore the …

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    The Makkah Defence Agreement and the Emerging Strategic Challenge for India

    by Imran Khurshid August 16, 2026
    by Imran Khurshid August 16, 2026

    The Makkah Defence Agreement marks a new shift in the evolving security architecture linking the Middle East and South Asia. Its potential to strengthen Pakistan, expand Türkiye’s influence and deepen …

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    Why Afghans Say “Hindustan Hamara Dost Hai” (India Is Our Friend)

    by Imran Khurshid July 25, 2026
    by Imran Khurshid July 25, 2026

    India has earned Afghanistan’s trust not through military intervention or ideological influence, but through decades of humanitarian assistance, development partnerships, and genuine people-to-people engagement. This goodwill has transformed India into …

  • Opinion

    Why an Islamic NATO Remains Unlikely

    by Imran Khurshid July 10, 2026
    by Imran Khurshid July 10, 2026

    Despite renewed speculation, an “Islamic NATO” remains highly unlikely. Deep internal rivalries, enduring dependence on the United States, structural constraints, and competing strategic interests make the emergence of a cohesive …

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    When Every Problem Becomes a Nail: Pakistan’s Military-Led State and the Expanding Crisis

    by Imran Khurshid June 30, 2026
    by Imran Khurshid June 30, 2026

    Pakistan’s current crisis reflects the consequences of prolonged military dominance over political and economic decision-making. As governance becomes increasingly security-driven, multiple internal and external pressures continue to intensify. When you …

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    How Pakistan’s Alignment with China Is Undermining America’s Indo-Pacific Strategy

    by Imran Khurshid June 16, 2026
    by Imran Khurshid June 16, 2026

    As Washington deepens tactical engagement with Pakistan, Islamabad is simultaneously aligning itself more closely with China on Taiwan, the South China Sea, CPEC and Beijing’s broader strategic vision. This growing …

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