Region
South Asia
Heat and Debt: Climate Change and Poverty in Rural South Asia
By Sandeep Kandikuppa
The weather-related struggles faced by informal workers of India are intimately linked to the debt crisis that has long been brewing in the countryside.
Taliban Chief Claims Women Have a ‘Comfortable and Prosperous Life’ in Afghanistan
By Rahim Faiez
Akhundzada said that under Taliban rule, concrete measures have been taken to save women from traditional oppressions like forced marriages.
Bollywood’s Role in Hindutva’s 2024 Election Strategy
By Basit Parray and Nuzhat Khan
An increasing number of politically-motivated films are mobilizing Indian voters, especially the youth, toward voting for the BJP.
India’s G20 Presidency: Giving Voice to the Global South
By Akanksha Singh
India has made clear that it wants to use its G-20 presidency to give voice to concerns of the Global South.
Modi Tests Bipartisan Support in Washington for India-US Ties
By Mohamed Zeeshan
The end of shared values and a shift to a more transactional relationship have several implications for both countries.
Ex-Sri Lanka President Ordered Police Records Destroyed to Stall Mass Grave Probes, Report Alleges
By Krishan Francis
The report said Rajapaksa, then a powerful defense official, ordered the destruction of all police records older than five years after mass graves were discovered in the Matale district of central Sri Lanka in 2013.
Pakistan: Escaping the Sovereign Debt Trap
By Samir Tata
The key to escape Pakistan’s sovereign debt trap is hiding in plain sight – deleveraging.
India-US Space Cooperation Takes Off
By Anuttama Banerji
Space and outer space are the theaters that will propel India’s rise and give a new dimension to the India-U.S. bilateral partnership.
Modi’s State Visit to the US is Shadowed by Human Rights Concerns
By Aamer Madhani
US officials say that President Biden will raise his concerns but will avoid lecturing the Indian PM on democracy during their formal talks.
Devotion of Fans Lets South Asian Cricketers Get Away With Crimes
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Cricketers enjoy prestige and popularity. Their connections to the political and business elite enable them to get away easily even with sexual assault.
Will Modi’s US Visit Provide a Cooling Solution to a Warming Planet?
By Zerin Osho and Kiran Ghosh
Climate change needs to be a key part of the agenda. Eliminating HFCs – the topic of a previous breakthrough – is a good place to start.
Pakistan’s Long History of Throttling Press Freedom
By Asfandiyar
The power game between the military and political parties in the country has always taken a toll on the media space – to the country’s detriment.