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PM Modi Inaugurates New Parliament Building Amid Opposition Boycott
May 29, 2023

PM Modi Inaugurates New Parliament Building Amid Opposition Boycott

By Sheikh Saaliq
The unveiling of the new building comes amid claims that the Indian leader is destroying the country’s parliamentary democracy.

Bhutanese Refugee Scam Rocks Nepal
May 28, 2023

Bhutanese Refugee Scam Rocks Nepal

By Santosh Sharma Poudel
Part one of a two-part series examines how Nepal’s political leaders fraudulently certified Nepali citizens as Bhutanese refugees to send them to the United States.
What is the Future of Hindu Nationalism in India?
May 27, 2023

What is the Future of Hindu Nationalism in India?

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The question is not whether Hindu nationalism will be part of India’s political landscape, but whether and to what extent non-Hindus will be able to play a role.

The Battle for Supremacy in Pakistan: Asim Munir Vs Imran Khan
May 26, 2023

The Battle for Supremacy in Pakistan: Asim Munir Vs Imran Khan

By Aditya Kumar Singh and Rahul Rawat
The tussle between Asim Munir and Imran Khan will only provoke politics of revenge, furthering polarization and deepening Pakistan’s poly-crisis.

Religious Persecution at the Far Edge of India
May 26, 2023

Religious Persecution at the Far Edge of India

By Knox Thames
Spurring India’s political leadership to change course and confront religious violence will take outside pressure. 

Pakistan’s Ex-PM Imran Khan Softens Demand for Snap Vote
May 25, 2023

Pakistan’s Ex-PM Imran Khan Softens Demand for Snap Vote

By Munir Ahmed
Amid a crackdown on his party, the former cricketer turned Islamist politician is on the back foot.

Will India’s Agnipath Scheme Spell the End of the Gorkha Rifles?
May 25, 2023

Will India’s Agnipath Scheme Spell the End of the Gorkha Rifles?

By Aniket Singh Chauhan
Nepal opposed the scheme last year and halted the recruitment of its Gorkhas into the Indian Army.
Where Are the Women in Pakistan’s Politics? 
May 25, 2023

Where Are the Women in Pakistan’s Politics? 

By Mariyam Suleman Anees
As the country gears up for fiercely controversial polls in October, what are the prospects for women’s political participation in Pakistan?

Suicide Car Bomber Hits Checkpoint in Northwest Pakistan, Second Attack in 2 Days
May 25, 2023

Suicide Car Bomber Hits Checkpoint in Northwest Pakistan, Second Attack in 2 Days

By Siraj Dawar
Ten people were killed in two separate attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a traditional stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban.

With India’s Electrical Grid Under Strain, Rural Hospitals and Clinics Find Reliable Power in Rooftop Solar
May 24, 2023

With India’s Electrical Grid Under Strain, Rural Hospitals and Clinics Find Reliable Power in Rooftop Solar

By Sibi Arasu
The reliability that solar has brought has been a revelation.

Taliban’s Ban on Afghan Women Working in UN Pushes Them Into Further Deprivation 
May 24, 2023

Taliban’s Ban on Afghan Women Working in UN Pushes Them Into Further Deprivation 

By Dawa Sherpa
The Taliban's ban on Afghan women working in the U.N. can be viewed as part of its broader strategic plan to reestablish gender norms and hierarchy within the country. 
India’s Modi Makes the Most of the Moment in Papua New Guinea
May 24, 2023

India’s Modi Makes the Most of the Moment in Papua New Guinea

By Mark S. Cogan
In the absence of U.S. President Joe Biden, the Indian leader used his trip to Port Moresby to position his country as a leader of the Global South.

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