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Arun Anand

Arun Anand is a Writing Fellow at the Middle East Forum, Washington, DC, and a Distinguished Fellow at the Usanas Foundation. A senior journalist, author and geopolitical analyst, he has written extensively on South Asian geopolitics, security, terrorism, civilisational issues and international affairs. He regularly contributes to leading publications and think tanks, and hosts discussions and podcasts on global strategic developments.

4 articles

WorldParrhesia ExclusiveFeature

China’s Pacific Push: Missile Tests, Security Deals and the New Contest for the Blue Pacific

China’s latest submarine-launched missile test has intensified concern over Beijing’s expanding military, policing and diplomatic influence across the Pacific Islands.

Arun Anand · 12d ago

PoliticsParrhesia Exclusive

New Rift in Afghan-Pakistan Relations

The latest Afghanistan-Pakistan escalation has exposed a deeper conflict shaped by the Durand Line, militant sanctuaries, sovereignty disputes and decades of mistrust between Kabul and Islamabad.

Arun Anand · 21d ago

WorldParrhesia ExclusiveFeature

The Track 2 Mirage: Why India Rejects Claims of a Diplomatic Thaw with Pakistan

New Delhi has rejected speculation over unofficial India-Pakistan diplomatic engagement, arguing that decades of cross-border terrorism have made it impossible to separate security concerns from broader bilateral cooperation.

Arun Anand · 28d ago

OpinionParrhesia ExclusiveFeature

From Cooperation to Conditionality: Analysing India-Pak clash on Indus Waters Treaty

Once regarded as one of the world’s most durable water-sharing agreements, the Indus Waters Treaty is now at the centre of a growing India-Pakistan dispute shaped by security concerns, political pressure, climate stress and the weaponisation of strategic resources.

Arun Anand · 35d ago