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Prime Minister Modi Plays the ‘Tibet Card’ Again

Prime Minister Modi Plays the ‘Tibet Card’ Again

By Sudha Ramachandran
This may impress his fans at home. But will it frighten the Chinese?
Why the Indo-Pacific Business Summit Matters for India

Why the Indo-Pacific Business Summit Matters for India

By Sanchari Ghosh
The new platform is a chance to advance three of New Delhi’s key goals.

China’s Afghanistan Gambit

China’s Afghanistan Gambit

By Barbara Kelemen
The pace of the Taliban’s military advancement on the eve of the U.S. pullout not only stokes worries of regional spillover, but also shines a spotlight on China.

Top US Commander in Afghanistan Relinquishes Post

Top US Commander in Afghanistan Relinquishes Post

By Kathy Gannon
Gen. Scott Miller has served as America's top commander in Afghanistan since 2018.

Can Washington Speed Up Special Visa Processing for Afghans?

Can Washington Speed Up Special Visa Processing for Afghans?

By Catherine Putz
Afghans who assisted U.S. forces are eligible for a special immigrant visa, but the process, hogtied by legislation and reporting requirements, has been backlogged for a decade.
Vaccine Passports: Ticket to Freedom or Path to a Divided World?

Vaccine Passports: Ticket to Freedom or Path to a Divided World?

By Niha Dagia
Gulf and Western countries require incoming foreign workers to have received vaccines that are in short supply in several developing countries.

52 Dead in Bangladesh Factory Fire as Workers Locked Inside

52 Dead in Bangladesh Factory Fire as Workers Locked Inside

By Julhas Alam
Bangladesh has a tragic history of industrial disasters, including factories catching fire with the workers locked inside.
Indefinite Hosting of Rohingya Refugees a Growing Concern for Bangladesh

Indefinite Hosting of Rohingya Refugees a Growing Concern for Bangladesh

By Indrajit Sharma
Since 2017, Bangladesh has hosted nearly 1.1 million Rohingya refugees in crowded camps that pose increasing challenges for the country. 

The China-Pakistan Partnership Continues to Deepen 

The China-Pakistan Partnership Continues to Deepen 

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The already deep Sino-Pakistani military and strategic relationship is set to deepen further for myriad reasons.

10 Combatants Killed in Firefights Amid Rising Violence in Kashmir

10 Combatants Killed in Firefights Amid Rising Violence in Kashmir

By Aijaz Hussain
Indian soldiers shot dead a militant crossing the Line of Control into India, the first such incident since India and Pakistan agreed to reaffirm their 2003 ceasefire accord.

Myanmar Nationals Fleeing Coup Find a Home Away From Home in India’s Northeast

Myanmar Nationals Fleeing Coup Find a Home Away From Home in India’s Northeast

By Rajeev Bhattacharya
Local NGOs and residents are providing the refugees support.
Biden Says U.S. War in Afghanistan Will End August 31

Biden Says U.S. War in Afghanistan Will End August 31

By Zeke Miller and Aamer Madhani
Biden said he didn't trust the Taliban but trusted the capacity of the Afghan military to defend the government.

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