Region
South Asia
Why Is Bangladesh Seeking a $5 Billion Soft Loan From China?
By Ali Riaz
An unaccountable governance system will keep the conditions of the loan hidden.
Mahua Moitra Refuses to be Intimidated by Narendra Modi
By Kavita Chowdhury
The Diplomat meets the firebrand Indian politician on the election campaign trail in West Bengal.
Taliban Push Back Against Pakistani Accusations of Involvement in Recent Attacks
By Catherine Putz
A spokesperson for Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense said, “Blaming Afghanistan for such incidents is a failed attempt to divert attention from the truth of the matter and we strongly reject it.”
Dravidian Cosmopolitanism and the Making of a Global Tamil Nadu
By R. Vidya , Adarsh Vijay, and S. Kiran Raghul Raj
There is no doubt that the state is becoming increasingly serious about how it looks at the world and how the world looks at it.
Pakistan’s Military Says March Suicide Attack That Killed 5 Chinese Was Planned in Afghanistan
By Munir Ahmed
An army spokesperson said the attack, which killed Chinese engineers working on Pakistan’s Dasu Dam, was carried out by an Afghan national.
Iran’s Outreach to Sri Lanka and the Quest for Regional Influence
By Nadeem Ahmed Moonakal
With recent attempts to strengthen bilateral ties with South Asian countries, Iran intends to project its diplomatic clout both domestically and globally.
What Is the State of US Assistance to Afghanistan and Afghans?
By Catherine Putz
The U.S. remains the largest donor to the Afghan people, though funding has certainly dwindled since 2021.
The Politics Behind Pakistan’s Controversial Judicial Reform Plan
By Umair Jamal
It is considering extending the term of Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, who is known to be close to the Sharif government.
Will India’s Hindi Heartland Propel Modi to Power Once More?
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
The region, a stronghold of Hindu nationalism since the 1960s, has been Modi’s fortress. But the BJP seems less sure of success this year.
The Great Indian Election Campaign
By Tushar Shetty
Host Tushar Shetty and guests Kavita Chowdhury and Milan Vaishnav highlight some of the issues and controversies surrounding India's 2024 general election.
How India Uses National Interest as a Smokescreen to Muzzle the Media
By Simran Agarwal
The Indian government is weaponizing “national interest” measures to close down reporting it deems critical of the Modi government.
India’s Spying Upsurge Can Complicate Security Ties With the West
By Mohamed Zeeshan
Espionage is standard fare for almost all global powers, but China and India stand out for their specific interests in their country's mammoth diaspora.