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South Asia
India Deploys Emotive Symbolism of Women in the India-Pakistan Military Conflict
By Kavita Chowdhury
Hindutva supporters deify the nation as "Bharat Mata" (Mother India). But brand women as anti-national if they don’t ascribe to their jingoism.
The India-Pakistan Clashes Took an Economic Toll on Afghanistan
By Muhammad Murad
The India-Pakistan border closures were yet another reminder of the importance of Chabahar port as an alternative for Afghanistan's trade.
‘And With Every Hardship.’ Sri Lankan Women Continue to Push for Muslim Marriage Law Reform
By Adilah Ismail
Sri Lankan feminists are at the center of a decades-long battle to reform the country’s Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act.
A War Nobody Wins: The Real Cost of India-Pakistan Rivalry
By Jaffer A. Mirza
Both governments are claiming victory, but it’s clear who the real losers are: the people on both sides of the border.
Bangladesh’s Careful Diplomacy in the India-Pakistan Crisis
By Shafi Md Mostofa
The interim government is being carefully neutral, but public opinion has chosen a side.
India-UK Free Trade Agreement: Sign of a New Dawn?
By Rajat Kathuria
Hailed by Britain’s prime minister in superlatives, the deal opens up significant opportunities. Its success will depend on what comes next.
Strategic Convergence Between India and the European Union
By Christoph P. Mohr
As the world undergoes a profound transition, India and the EU can help shape the future global order, safeguard stability, and advance their shared goals.
How ‘Friend’ Trump Embarrassed Modi
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Trump claiming credit for brokering the India-Pakistan ceasefire has stung PM Modi’s "strong leader" image at home.
India-Pakistan Military Crisis: A Testing Ground for Chinese Military Hardware
By Shaheer Ahmad
Clashes between the regional rivals marked the first use in combat of several Chinese weapons systems. And the previously untested inventory appears to be effective.
Pakistan Comes Out Emboldened After Clashes With India
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan has established its own "new normal" with India, indicating that it will retaliate to India’s actions with resolve and firepower.
Trump Administration Ends Temporary Protections for Afghan Immigrants
By Catherine Putz
Homeland Security Secretary Noem determined that "permitting Afghan nationals to remain temporarily in the United States is contrary to the national interest of the United States.”
China’s Thinking on Pahalgam and Operation Sindoor
By Eerishika Pankaj and Omkar Bhole
China’s enduring “all weather” alliance with “iron-clad” friend Pakistan is increasingly at odds with Beijing’s avowed commitment to counterterrorism.
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