Region
South Asia
July 04, 2022
Afghan Clerics’ Assembly Urges Recognition of Taliban Government
By Rahim Faiez
The gathering of Taliban officials and supporters warned Afghans against "any kind of cooperation" with the ISKP, the Islamic State’s Afghan affiliate.
July 03, 2022
Amid Shortages and Turmoil, Sri Lanka Grinds to a Halt
By M.R. Narayan Swamy
Sri Lankan economists warn that the country could face a famine-like situation in a few months.
July 02, 2022
Modi’s UAE Stopover to Give a Fillip to the India-UAE Partnership
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
India had several reasons to seek a quick stabilization and reaffirmation of its relationship with the UAE.
July 02, 2022
Can India and ASEAN Lean on Each Other Amid ‘Systemic’ China-US Competition?
By Shruti Pandalai
New Delhi, viewed by ASEAN as independent from both the U.S. and China, could help build this strategic trust.
July 01, 2022
Cups, Straws, Spoons: India Starts on Single-use Plastic Ban
By Aniruddha Ghosal
As a first step, India has identified 19 plastic items that aren't very useful but have a high potential to become litter, including plastic cups, straws, and ice cream sticks.
July 01, 2022
Bangladesh’s Padma Bridge Built Against All Odds
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Will the multi-purpose bridge, which is expected to boost the economy, yield electoral and political dividend for the ruling Awami League?
July 01, 2022
India Hindus Begin Pilgrimage in Kashmir Amid Heavy Security
By Aijaz Hussain
Officials say pilgrims face heightened threat of attacks from rebels fighting against Indian rule in Kashmir.
June 30, 2022
India’s Urban Unemployment Crisis
By Rupa Kumari
The urban unemployment crisis, sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, continues to drag India’s economy down.
June 30, 2022
Rohingya Man Sentenced to Death in Bangladesh
By Samaya Anjum
The language of the ruling reveals racist treatment of the Rohingya community amid growing calls for their repatriation.
June 30, 2022
Sri Lanka Overestimates its Importance to China
By Rathindra Kuruwita
India is a massive market that has great potential. If letting go of Sri Lanka allows China to improve its relationship with India, it will.
June 30, 2022
Nepal Plans to Lower Age at Marriage
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
The minimum age was set higher to ensure that girls finish school, become independent and make informed choices. Will the proposed change reverse the gains achieved?
June 29, 2022
India’s Struggle Between Democracy and Authoritarianism
By Muqtedar Khan
The state, its judiciary, and law enforcement agencies have been captured in the service of communal politics.
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