Region
South Asia
November 20, 2019
Taliban Free US, Australian Hostage for 3 Taliban Figures
By Associated Press
The prisoner exchange is envisioned as a way to restart diplomacy after U.S.-Taliban talks faltered in September.
November 20, 2019
India Test Fires Agni-II Nuclear Capable Medium-Range Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The test was reportedly conducted at night on November 16.
November 20, 2019
What Does the Kartarpur Corridor Really Mean for India-Pakistan Relations?
By Vinay Kaura
Hidden motives and lingering tensions mean the corridor's impact on the overall relationship will be limited.
November 19, 2019
Will Gotabaya Revisit Sri Lanka’s Hambantota ‘Debt Trap’ With China?
By Ankit Panda
The new president’s election manifesto pledged to “revisit” the 99 year lease transfer of Hambantota port.
November 19, 2019
No, Pakistan’s Gwadar Port Is Not a Chinese Naval Base (Just Yet)
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The Pakistani navy is entrenching itself in Gwadar but there is no evidence of the Chinese forces’ presence yet.
November 18, 2019
Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksas Are Back in Power
By Sudha Ramachandran
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a former defense secretary in his brother Mahinda's government, promises a strong hand as he takes over the presidency.
November 16, 2019
The Kartarpur Corridor and India-Pakistan Economic Linkages
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
Can the Kartarpur Corridor lead to the greater connectivity between the two South Asian neighbors?
November 15, 2019
Tiger Triumph: US-India Military Relations Get More Complex
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A new exercise has reinforced the trend of deepening defense collaboration between the two sides.
November 15, 2019
Prolonged Patience: Elections in Afghanistan
By Gabriel M. Piccillo
The results are still being debated and turnout was low. But Afghanistan’s democracy remains the lone source of hope for the country.
November 15, 2019
Pakistan’s Sit-In Protests Come to an End, But Key Issues Remain Unresolved
By Daud Khattak
The protest might be over, but the central civilian-military tussle persists.
November 14, 2019
Nehru: Revisiting a Legacy
By Kiran Mohandas Menon
Jawaharlal Nehru, born 130 years ago, continues to leave his mark on India's politics and society.
November 14, 2019
In Afghanistan’s Capital, Air Pollution May Be Even Deadlier Than War
By Associated Press
Kabul is now one of the world’s most polluted cities.
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