Region
South Asia
After Haryana Clashes, Indian Court Raps Government For Ethnic Cleansing
By Sudha Ramachandran
Hindus and Muslims clashed violently in Nuh in northern India. The government punished only Muslims for the violence.
The Special Investment Facilitation Council’s Role in Pakistan’s Economic Resurgence
By Shabbir Ahmed
The SFIC has to strike a balance between including military decision-makers to raise investor confidence and upholding democratic governance.
The Significance of French President Macron’s Visit to Sri Lanka
By Jayesh Khatu and Yatharth Thumar
In Sri Lanka, Macron continued his message that France is ready to uphold the sovereignty of island nations susceptible to the negative influence of China.
Manipur Violence: Understanding the Shifts in Meitei Women’s Political Activism
By Ophelia Yumlembam
Why did the Meira Paibis shift from peaceful activism for a common Manipuri cause to a brand of violent and ethnically-divisive politics?
India’s Trade Liberalization Era Seems to Have Ended
By Mohamed Zeeshan
India is using trade restrictions to stall domestic inflation, punish geopolitical rivals, and encourage local industries.
The Taliban Are Diverting Aid, But How Much?
By Catherine Putz
Ultimately, the Taliban exploit the good intentions of the U.N. and other donors whose main interest is seeing at least some aid get to the Afghan people, even if the Taliban get to claim credit.
India’s Military Turns Toward Integrated Theater Commands: A Rising Challenge for Pakistan
By Usman Haider
India is finally ready to implement joint commands. That will have huge implications for Pakistan’s national security.
Decoding the Taliban’s Anti-Persianism
By Javeed Ahwar
The Taliban’s anti-Persian stance is rooted in their educational and cultural background, but also reflects a longstanding desire by successive Afghan governments to displace the Persian language.
Pakistan’s Former PM Imran Khan Appeals Conviction in Graft Case, Seeks Release
By Munir Ahmed
Since his sentencing Saturday, Khan has renewed his call for mass protests, but has failed to gain traction among his supporters.
Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi Reinstated to India’s Parliament
By Associated Press
This will strengthen the opposition’s effort to corner Prime Minister Modi ahead of a no-confidence motion this week.
Why Did Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif Offer India Conditional Talks Now?
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan fears that with elections nearing in India, Modi will escalate tensions with Islamabad to draw electoral dividend.
How the Taliban Guard Afghanistan’s Border (and What It Says About Their Regime)
By Franz J. Marty
While the Taliban are serious about protecting the country's borders, border guards face many problems and see completely different threats than the international community.