Region
South Asia
Is the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor Dead on Arrival?
By Jürgen Rüland and Elisabetta Nadalutti
The escalating war between Israel and Hamas may have wrecked IMEC before it even began.
India’s Supreme Court Refuses to Legalize Same-sex Marriage
By Krutika Pathi
It is up to Parliament to decide whether it should expand marriage laws to same-sex unions, the apex court said.
Erika Fatland on Traveling in the Himalayas
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
“Many of the people in the Himalayas live more isolated now than they did a hundred years ago.”
The Israel-Palestine Conflagration Is a Cautionary Tale for India’s Global Ambitions
By Chietigj Bajpaee
The eruption of war in Israel and Gaza is a dark reminder that buried conflicts – like India’s disputes with Pakistan and China – can erupt at any time.
New Maldives President: India’s Friend or Foe?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
It likely that Malé will remain sensitive to India’s broad strategic concerns around China, but will likely push also for closer ties to Beijing.
Caste Census in India’s Kerala State Could Boomerang Against the Congress Party
By A. Harikumar
Other Backward Classes among Hindus in the state fear that the census could trigger Muslim demands for larger quotas for the community.
What Nawaz Sharif’s Return to Pakistan Means
By Umair Jamal
It signals a fair level of confidence in upcoming elections being fair and inclusive, and that he will be treated fairly by the courts.
India Needs to Hedge its Bets in Bangladesh
By Ahmede Hussain
Its all-out support for the ruling Awami League for decades, even ignoring its undemocratic governance, and reluctance to engage other parties could prove costly.
The China Factor in the India-Tanzania Strategic Partnership
By Raghvendra Kumar
Tanzania’s skepticism toward China has opened new space for India to upgrade a longstanding partnership.
South Asian Countries Are Divided on Hamas Attacks
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
However, all of them expressed support for a two-state solution.
Sri Lanka Reaches Agreement With China’s EXIM Bank on Debt
By Krishan Francis
This is a key step toward securing the next installment of a $2.9 billion package from the IMF.
The Hole in India’s Definition of Terrorism
By Rashad Khan
Hindutva violence is not included in India’s official conception of terrorism, but rather enjoys the blessing of the state.