Trade as a Bridge, Not a Barrier Amidst legal wrangling in U.S. courts over Trump-era tariffs, a timely reminder: regional trade in Southasia is not just economic—it’s strategic. In a new Sapan dossier, *Bidhi Adhikari* spotlights trade specialist *Nikita Singla’s* compelling case for confidence-driven trade as a tool to ease regional tensions. Singla's research, published by Carnegie Endowment before the recent India-Pakistan flare-up, argues for reviving trade as a peacebuilding measure. 🔗 Read the full piece here: https://sapannews.com/2025/06/12/trade-for-border-and-broader-cooperation/ #sapannews #southasia #tradeforpeace #crossbordercooperation Don't forget to join Sapan News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DK2lV19vvSD/?igsh=aW1hbjN1ZGE3Zm5v Please follow Sapan's Whatsapp channel to stay updated.