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South Asia
The Political Ideology Behind Anti-Conversion Laws in India
By Rashad Khan
As Congress vows to amend the controversial law in Karnataka, a look at the motivations underpinning such legislation.
In First, Nepal’s Supreme Court Allows Registration of Same-Sex Marriages
By Binaj Gurubacharya
Same-sex couples and LGBTQ rights activists in Nepal celebrated the interim court ruling.
How India, the US, and China Can Impact Bangladesh’s Impending Election
By Mubashar Hasan
Unlike in previous elections, India has stepped back from a proactive role in shaping the electoral outcome. While China is backing Prime Minister Hasina, the U.S. is pushing back.
Will Nepal’s New Truth and Reconciliation Bill Promote Justice or Impunity?
By Anupa Aryal and Ojaswi K.C
17 years after the civil war ended, Nepal has yet to provide justice for gross human rights violations.
America’s India Problem
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Predictions of the demise of Indian democracy by American media and activists are exaggerated and reflect a narrow understanding of India’s history and complexity.
Bollywood Movie Dialogue Riles Nepal’s Nationalists
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
The film ‘Adipurush’ refers to Sita, who is believed to have been born in Nepal, as ‘India’s daughter.’
New York Dreams: Kerala’s Subnational Diplomacy
By Biyon Sony Joseph and Schwn Cyril Sabu
Kerala's state leaders have been actively engaging foreign partners, but such visits can spark controversy at home.
What the GE Engine Deal Means for India’s Military Diversification
By Rahul Bhatia
American defense technologies can help India reduce its reliance on Russian arms and increase indigenous capacity.
Balochistan Is Stabilizing Despite Challenges
By Umair Jamal
The security situation in this once-restive province has improved, say officials.
The Taliban’s Unsustainable War on Drugs
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
Afghanistan's opiate economy is unlikely to be disrupted by a one-off campaign of crop destruction in a handful of provinces.
17 Opposition Parties Come Together to Take on Indian PM Modi
By Kavita Chowdhury
Will they be able to stop the Modi-led BJP from winning a third term in the 2024 general elections?
India’s Strategic Imperative: Internal Military Balancing Against China
By Rahul Jaybhay
Even as India’s defense ties with the U.S. attracts increasing attention, New Delhi’s first goal remains internal self-strengthening.