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Why India’s Democracy is Not Dying

Why India’s Democracy is Not Dying

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Reports of the collapse of India’s democracy are often alarmist and misinformed.
India Breathes Easy With a Maldivian Becoming UNGA President

India Breathes Easy With a Maldivian Becoming UNGA President

By Sudha Ramachandran
India expects the coming year at the UNGA to be tension-free.

Nepal’s Leaders Must Put Aside Differences Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Nepal’s Leaders Must Put Aside Differences Amid COVID-19 Crisis

By Nirajan Thapaliya
For now, instead of endless politicking, Nepal’s leaders must put their differences aside and work together

India’s Submarine Saga

India’s Submarine Saga

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
New Delhi approved a proposal to purchase six conventional submarines, but given past delays it’s not clear that India’s naval woes will dissipate anytime soon.

High-Profile Rape Trial Continues India’s Sordid Tradition of Victim-Blaming  

High-Profile Rape Trial Continues India’s Sordid Tradition of Victim-Blaming  

By Sudha Ramachandran
The judge’s report in the case against Tarun Tejpal sparked outrage for its misogynistic scrutiny of the plaintiff.
10 Killed in Attack on Demining Camp in Afghanistan

10 Killed in Attack on Demining Camp in Afghanistan

By Catherine Putz
“What took place last night was genuinely horrific: Ten men, murdered in their beds.”

Don’t Expect Pakistan to Host US Military Bases

Don’t Expect Pakistan to Host US Military Bases

By Syed Ali Zia Jaffery
As Washington looks for options post-Afghanistan withdrawal, Islamabad isn’t going to roll out the red carpet.
US Pullout From Afghanistan Half Done, But Questions Remain

US Pullout From Afghanistan Half Done, But Questions Remain

By Lolita C. Baldor and Robert Burns
Officials acknowledge that the withdrawal so far has largely involved removing or otherwise disposing of mountains of equipment. 

Maldives Foreign Minister Elected as UN Assembly President

Maldives Foreign Minister Elected as UN Assembly President

By Edith M. Lederer
Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid of the Maldives pledged a focus on pandemic relief and climate change during his yearlong term as UNGA president.

‘Twitter Storm’ Demands Greater Focus on India’s Northeast

‘Twitter Storm’ Demands Greater Focus on India’s Northeast

By Rajeev Bhattacharya
Indians took to Twitter to demand the Northeast be covered in a dedicated chapter in state-commissioned textbooks.

India to Provide Free Vaccines to All in Major Policy Shift

India to Provide Free Vaccines to All in Major Policy Shift

By Sheikh Saaliq
Under the earlier policy, the federal government gave free shots only to people above 45 years of age and front-line workers.
Glacial Lake Floods Are Costing Pakistan

Glacial Lake Floods Are Costing Pakistan

By Shahid Afzal Khan
In addition to the direct damage done to locals, the flooding also spells disaster for Pakistan's long-term water security.

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