Region
South Asia
Once a Fringe Ideology, Hindu Nationalism is Now Mainstream, Thanks to Modi
By Krutika Pathi and Sheikh Saaliq
Modi has made Hindu nationalism acceptable, even desirable, to a nation of 1.4 billion that for decades prided itself on pluralism and secularism.
Death Toll From 4 Days of Rains Rises to 63 in Pakistan, With More Rain Forecast
By Riaz Khan
The heaviest downpour in decades flooded villages in Balochistan and collapsed buildings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
BJP Election Manifesto 2024 Focuses on Narendra Modi, Not the Party
By Kavita Chowdhury
The opposition has dismissed the manifesto as a "jumla patra," a document of fake promises.
Pakistan in a Difficult Spot Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Tensions
By Umair Jamal
The government cannot afford to annoy Western countries, whose support it needs for loans. But the Pakistani public is angry with Israel.
India-South Korea-US Trilateral Technology Cooperation
By Wondeuk Cho and Simran Walia
New developments mark a turning point for the India-South Korea special strategic partnership.
Divided INDIA Bloc Could Help BJP in India’s Jammu & Kashmir
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
The upcoming general election is the first in J&K since the Modi government’s controversial decision in August 2019 to revoke its autonomy and strip it of its statehood.
Indian Citizenship Law’s Exclusion of Sri Lankan Tamils
By Roshni Kapur
Political and security considerations outweigh humanitarian concerns in determining the fast-tracking of Indian citizenship for persecuted minorities in India’s neighborhood.
Breakaway Factions Could Erode Support of Parent Parties in Maldivian Elections
By Ahmed Naish
The split between the MDP and The Democrats, for example, could undermine the MDP’s chances.
In Pakistan, Fears of Deportation Plague Afghan Refugees Waiting for Resettlement
By Mohammad Iqbal Sekandari
The deportation risk faced by many Afghan refugees in Pakistan is rooted in the lengthy U.S. resettlement process. Forced to wait, the risks of deportation mount.
Congress Party’s Election Manifesto Creates a Buzz
By Kavita Chowdhury
Its focus on job creation, which has been among the top concerns of respondents in a recent survey, has rattled the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.
Afghanistan’s Taliban Leaders Issue Different Messages For Eid
By Riazat Butt
They signal tensions between hardliners and moderates who want to scrap harsher policies to win outside support.
The Quad: Responding to China’s Moves Into the Indian Ocean
By NAGAO Satoru
To counter China’s advances, it is important to avoid creating a power vacuum.