Region
South Asia

China Promises Support to Bangladesh’s Interim Government
By Sudha Ramachandran
Beijing’s extension of a helping hand to the Yunus-led interim government comes at a time when Delhi-Dhaka relations are acrimonious.

How India Can Navigate Global Trade Shifts in Trump 2.0
By Somesh Mathur and Anusree Paul
Washington's targeted tariffs and protectionist policies will create complex challenges and opportunities for India

Former Allies BNP, JI Struggle to Find Common Ground in Post-Hasina Bangladesh
By Saqlain Rizve
While the BNP wants elections to be held soon, the Jamaat is in favor of constitutional reforms preceding elections.

Lost Votes, Broken Trust: Understanding Gen Z’s Disenchantment with Elections in Bangladesh
By Shahadat Swadhin
A new survey finds that three-quarters of youth in Bangladesh have never voted in any national election – and asks them why.

Pakistan’s Cyber Crimes Law Amendments Strike a Blow Against Free Speech
By Osama Ahmad
Journalists, activists, and lawyers warn of a significant chilling effect from a new law to combat “fake news.”

In Bangladesh, Islamists Are Stepping up Actions Against Women
By Subir Bhaumik
A series of troubling incidents have seen Islamic groups threaten violence to force the cancellation of women's football matches and store openings featuring Bangladeshi actresses.

Ali Riaz on Recommendations of Bangladesh’s Constitutional Reform Commission
By Sudha Ramachandran
“The Bangladeshi state’s relationship with religion under the revised Constitution as recommended by the CRC would not be different from past decades.”

Long and Winding Road to Restoring Trust in China-India Relations
By Rushali Saha
The statements issued by the two sides after the recent meeting in Beijing revealed subtle differences, which does not bode well.

Nepal Wants Green Hydrogen. But Does It Need It?
By Bibek Raj Kandel
Green hydrogen is being hailed as a new opportunity for Nepal to join the global energy transition. But the country’s priority should be electrification.

Bangladesh and Pakistan Are Changing South Asia’s Geopolitical Landscape
By Muqtedar Khan
Their growing alliance will not bring stability to the region. Rather, it will raise the geopolitical temperature and provoke more Indian pressure on Bangladesh.

Polio Diplomacy Between Pakistan and Afghanistan
By Bantirani Patro
Polio cases are surging in both countries. Can Pakistan and Afghanistan collaborate on eradicating the virus, even as their relations have soured?

Afghan Women’s Cricket Team Makes Their Debut – in Melbourne
By Bianca Roberts and Ciaran O’Mahony
The first match by the Afghan women’s cricket team is placing the Taliban under additional diplomatic pressure.
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