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South Asia

April 14, 2021
COVID-19 Resurgence Threatens India’s Economic Recovery
By Prachi Priya and Aniruddha Ghosh
Just when there was growing optimism over India’s economic rebound, the second COVID-19 wave has come as a rude shock to businesses and consumers alike.

April 14, 2021
Afghan Civil Society Must Not Be Left Out of the Peace Process
By Samina Ansari
During the 2001 Bonn Conference, the U.N. opted for a “light footprint” that delegated its civilian development role to foreign military forces. That cannot happen again.

April 13, 2021
Taliban Not Ready to Attend Turkey Summit on Afghan Peace
By Catherine Putz
A Taliban spokesman said the group was not ready to attend the conference the U.S. and the Afghan government had hoped to start on April 16.

April 13, 2021
Nepal’s Burn Violence Survivors Await New Law
By Arun Budhathoki
While victims of acid attacks are supported by the Nepal government, oil burn survivors have nowhere to go.

April 13, 2021
Pakistan Police Arrest Radical Islamist Party Head in Lahore
By Babar Dogar
Saad Rizvi was arrested in the eastern city of Lahore to "maintain law and order.”

April 13, 2021
Bhutan Vaccinates 93% of Adults in 16 Days
By Associated Press
In just over two weeks, Bhutan has vaccinated more of its population than any country in the world but the Seychelles.

April 10, 2021
US Envoy Kerry Discusses Climate Challenges in Bangladesh
By Julhas Alam
The U.S. special envoy on climate stopped in Bangladesh as part of a tour of climate change-vulnerable nations.

April 09, 2021
Missing in India’s Upcoming State Elections: Female Candidates
By Sudha Ramachandran
Despite rhetorical commitment to gender parity in politics, India’s major political parties fall far short of that goal.

April 09, 2021
‘My Good Fight’: Being a Woman in Afghanistan’s Politics
By Bansari Kamdar
Hosna Jalil on fighting harassment, discrimination, and death threats as one of Afghanistan’s highest-ranking female officials.

April 09, 2021
India Must Settle the Teesta River Dispute With Bangladesh for Lasting Gains
By Anuttama Banerji
The “Golden Era” in India-Bangladesh relations must also lead to resolution of the most vexing issue between the two.

April 09, 2021
What the China-Iran Strategic Cooperation Pact Means for India
By Mahima Duggal
New Delhi must revisit its approach to Tehran, especially if it wishes to limit China’s growing influence within Iran.

April 09, 2021
Did Lavrov’s India Trip Reset India-Russia Ties?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Despite public display of affection, all is not well in the India-Russia relationship.
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