Region
South Asia
Whatever Happened to Gwadar University?
By Mariyam Suleman
Can a hashtag help bring back a promised opportunity for Gwadar, the famous port city of CPEC?
What Explains the Timing of Pakistan’s Anti-India Dossier?
By Umair Jamal
Islamabad has come forward with evidence about India’s role in spreading terrorism in Pakistan. That might be a politically smart move.
The Taliban Don’t Care About a Free Press. Neither Does the Afghan Government
By Sabera Azizi
Yama Siawash was eloquent, blunt, passionate, charismatic, and uncensored -- often a fatal combination in Afghanistan.
China to Build New Railway Link to Tibet as India Watches Apprehensively
By Sudha Ramachandran
The Ya’an-Nyingchi rail line will simultaneously bolster China’s control over Tibet as well as serve a military purpose.
Inside Afghanistan’s Education Crisis
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
Even before the lengthy COVID-19 shutdown, the country's schools were weighed down by crumbling infrastructure and a misguided curriculum.
Push to Legislate Interfaith Marriages Sparks Backlash in India
By Neeta Lal
The renewed focus on “love jihad” has provoked outcry from critics, who see it as a blow to both communal harmony and women’s rights.
The Complex Calculus Behind Gilgit-Baltistan’s Provincial Upgrade
By Sudha Ramachandran
Kashmir, India, and China: The creation of Pakistan’s newest province will have far-flung geopolitical ripples.
The Biden Administration Needs to Junk Trump’s Deal With the Taliban
By Carlo J.V. Caro
A Taliban controlled by Pakistan is a threat to regional and global security.
India-China Talks on the Standoff: Cautious Optimism?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Reports vary about the details of the latest talks, but there seems to be some optimism for an agreement.
India’s Ruling Party Narrowly Wins in Bihar
By Krzysztof Iwanek
What do the Bihar elections tell us about the direction of Indian national politics?
Bangladesh’s Government Caught in the Crossfire as Its Public Assails France
By Austin Bodetti
Amid COVID-19, the South Asian country needs its economic partnerships with France more than ever. Will public opinion get in the way?
Where Are the Women in Indian Diplomacy?
By Khushi Singh Rathore
Have women broken the glass ceiling in Indian diplomacy? The answer is a resounding no.