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South Asia
Thousands Demand Ouster of Nepal Leader as Party Feud Grows
By Associated Press
Prime Minister K.P. Oli's controversial decision to dismiss Parliament cracked open a rift within the ruling Nepal Communist Party.
Thinking More Deeply About Human Development in Afghanistan
By Lutfi Rahimi
Development has to be assessed by more than just GDP growth.
India in the Security Council: Time to Step Up
By Bidisha Biswas and Anish Goel
To be perceived as a major power, India must articulate a clear vision of a world order, something that it has not so far done.
RSS vs RCEP: Explaining Hindu Nationalists’ Opposition to RCEP
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The wide array of Indian groups opposing RCEP included the Hindu nationalist organization behind the ruling party.
Why Are Pakistani Leaders Revealing Their Secret Visits to Israel Now?
By Umair Jamal
Pakistanis love to hate Israel, but their state has had relations with the country for decades.
China Wades Into Nepal’s Political Crisis
By Sudha Ramachandran
With the Nepal Communist Party cracking apart, Beijing is scrambling to preserve its interests.
India-Vietnam Virtual Summit Strengthens Partnership
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The strategic necessity of dealing with an aggressive China brings India and Vietnam closer together.
India’s New Farm Laws: Reform, Resistance, and the Road to Reconciliation
By Kriti Upadhyaya
The new agricultural reforms are a necessity for Indian farmers; the Modi government, however, must do more to allay their fears.
Bhutan: India First, But Not India Alone?
By Prin Shasiharan
While slowly diversifying its basket of economic and diplomatic relationships, Bhutan continues to remain a steadfast Indian ally.
The Unheard Voices of Kashmir
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
While India and Pakistan argue and fight over the fate of Kashmir, is anyone listening to the Kashmiris?
India’s New Maritime Theater Command: A Quantum Leap
By Shishir Upadhyaya
The new command will help India maintain a favorable maritime balance of power when it comes to China.
Fire From the Sky: The Afghan Taliban’s Drones
By Franz J. Marty
Despite ongoing peace negotiations, the Taliban continue their attacks, recently incorporating weaponized commercially available drones into their arsenal.