Region
South Asia
International Spotlight on Bangladesh as Rohingya Leader’s Case Heads to the UN
By Shafiur Rahman
The case of Dil Mohammed, a prominent Rohingya spokesperson currently detained by Bangladeshi authorities, will be examined by the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
Why Does It Matter What We Call the Oppression of Afghan Women?
By Nazila Jamshidi
What we want is for the cruelty being endured by women and girls in Afghanistan to be called what it actually is: gender apartheid, and a crime against humanity.
Mauritius’ Parliamentary Elections Hold a Crucial Lesson for India
By Radhey Tambi
After a year of change in India’s neighboring governments, the case of Mauritius demonstrates the value of forging strong ties with all political parties.
Asia-Pacific Gen-Zers at COP29
By Sacha Shaw
Across Asia and the Pacific, a new generation is attending the U.N. climate change conference to make their voices heard. These are some of their stories.
India-Israel Defense and Security Cooperation
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Sujata Ashwarya.
The NPP’s Rise and the Opposition’s Fall in Sri Lanka
By Uditha Devapriya
The NPP obtained an unprecedented two-thirds majority in Sri Lanka’s parliamentary elections, benefitting massively from the opposition’s inertia and lack of imagination.
Professor Keethaponcalan on Sri Lanka’s New Government
By Sudha Ramachandran
The NPP's “unprecedented win in this election could be easily called a peaceful coup by the voters.”
Leftist Coalition’s Seismic Victory Reshapes Sri Lanka’s Political Landscape
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The National People’s Power won not only a two-thirds majority in parliament but also 21 of the country’s 22 electoral districts.
The Political Instrumentalization of Bangladesh’s Hindu Community
By Shahadat Hossain
Rather than addressing the challenges faced by Hindus, political parties – particularly the Awami League – have a history of politicizing their struggles.
New Delhi’s Optimism Over Trump 2.0 Belies Underlying Fault Lines in India-US Relations
By Chietigj Bajpaee
Beyond the Modi-Trump bromance, two perennial priorities for Trump – trade and immigration – are key flashpoints in the India-U.S. relationship.
Why India and Australia Should Expand Their Partnership to the Pacific
By Rushali Saha
Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region requires New Delhi and Canberra to take a truly holistic approach toward the region.
What Trump’s Presidency Means for Afghanistan and the Taliban
By Muhammad Murad
Trump's first administration signed a deal with the Taliban. With the group now in de facto control of the country, how will Trump 2.0 approach Afghanistan?
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