The Indus Waters Treaty: A Lifeline Under Strain

For over sixty years, India and Pakistan have shared one of the world’s most complex and sensitive water-sharing agreements—the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). Signed in 1960, this landmark accord has stood resilient through wars, political crises, and diplomatic freeze-ups, serving as a rare example of successful cooperation between two nuclear-armed rivals. However, with rising geopolitical…

Global Economic Forecast 2025: A Stormy Outlook Amid Trade Wars and Policy Shifts

Introduction: Clouds on the Economic Horizon The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a sobering warning: the global economy is heading into turbulent times. In its latest report, the IMF slashed its global output growth forecast to 2.8% for 2025, down from 3.3% in 2024. A primary factor? The lingering and escalating effects of former…