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India Unleashes Its Own #MeToo

By Neeta Lal

October 17, 2018

Across India, women are speaking up with tales of their abuse at the hands of powerful men.

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October 15, 2018

Nepal and the China-EU Lending Race

As the EU seeks to expand lending for infrastructure in Asia, will it maintain high standards?

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Nepal and the China-EU Lending Race

October 11, 2018

Who Can Be Pakistani?

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan set off a fiery debate when he suggested citizenship for Afghan refugees.

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Who Can Be Pakistani?

October 10, 2018

Menstruating Without Pads in India

Thanks to stigma and misinformation, many Indian women continue to use cloth during their periods.

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Menstruating Without Pads in India

October 05, 2018

Be Prepared for an India-Pakistan Limited War

Why is there an assumption that nuclear weapons would preclude a limited conflict between India and Pakistan?

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Be Prepared for an India-Pakistan Limited War

October 03, 2018

Kashmir’s Unwanted Elections

Threats and boycotts cast a long shadow over upcoming local elections in Indian Kashmir.

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Kashmir’s Unwanted Elections

October 01, 2018

The Maldives’ New Government: Mission Impossible?

From reframing ties with China to advancing Maldivian democracy, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has a hard road ahead.

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The Maldives’ New Government: Mission Impossible?

September 28, 2018

Meet the First African-Pakistani Lawmaker

Tanzeela Qambrani’s election has deep ramifications for the Sheedi minority and Pakistani society.

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Meet the First African-Pakistani Lawmaker

September 25, 2018

Islamic State: The Torment of Afghanistan’s Shiites

Repeated ISIS attacks are pushing Afghan Shiites “into a dark hole.”

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Islamic State: The Torment of Afghanistan’s Shiites

September 20, 2018

Chitral: A Portrait of Sectarian Tension in Pakistan

Far from the headlines, a district in KP provides worrying evidence of a rise in religious hatred.

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Chitral: A Portrait of Sectarian Tension in Pakistan

September 19, 2018

The Nepalis Fighting America’s Wars

Two new books examine the role of third-country nationals, especially Nepalis, in the defense contracting industry.

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The Nepalis Fighting America’s Wars

September 18, 2018

The Coming of Pakistan-China ‘Entente Cordiale 2.0’

A relationship previously specific in scope has expanded beyond closed diplomatic corridors, bringing new challenges.

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The Coming of Pakistan-China ‘Entente Cordiale 2.0’

September 13, 2018

The Limits of Nepal’s China Outreach

Nepal and China finalized the protocol of their Transit and Transport deal. What will that mean in practice?

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The Limits of Nepal’s China Outreach

September 11, 2018

China Expands Its Footprint in Sri Lanka

China is moving into new geographical areas of Sri Lanka, where Indian influence has traditionally been strongest.

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China Expands Its Footprint in Sri Lanka

September 11, 2018

Pride Trumps Prejudice: India's Gay Sex Ban Is No More

India's Supreme Court has struck down Section 377. Now the truly hard work begins for LGBT rights.

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Pride Trumps Prejudice: India's Gay Sex Ban Is No More

September 05, 2018

Imran Khan: High Hopes, Greater Expectations

Imran Khan is hitting controversies early exactly because his supporters expect so much from his government.

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Imran Khan: High Hopes, Greater Expectations

August 31, 2018

Journey to a Cave in Kashmir

Hindu pilgrims make a perilous trek to the revered Amarnath cave.

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Journey to a Cave in Kashmir

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