Region
South Asia
Modi’s France Visit Strengthens Defense Cooperation
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
New Delhi has ambitious plans to bolster its armed forces with French procurements, but it is unclear how close these deals are to happening.
Why India is Successful in Bilateral Diplomacy, Not in Multilateral Forums
By Muqtedar Khan
At the bilateral level, its friends are happy to sell it arms but it is yet unable to make its interests the world’s interests in global forums.
Treason, Contempt, Exposing Secrets. Legal Challenges Against Imran Khan Keep Growing
By Munir Ahmed
Since his ouster from power in a no-confidence vote in the parliament in April last year, the former Pakistani PM has been slapped with more than 150 legal cases.
The Zojila Tunnel: A Strategic Lifeline to Ladakh
By Numan Bhat and Mehroob Mushtaq
As tensions continue to simmer along the India-China border, the project will not only bolster India's security but also serve as a symbol of its presence in the challenging terrain of the Himalayas.
Climate Concerns: Pakistan’s Environmental Challenges and Policy Shortcomings
By Abdul Waheed Bhutto
Pakistan’s climate change policy must broaden its scope to address additional factors contributing to climate change, such as deforestation, unsustainable agricultural practices, urbanization, and industrial emissions.
India’s Parliament Rocked by Protests for a Third Day Over Violence in Manipur State
By Associated Press
Opposition parties are demanding a statement from the Prime Minister in Parliament. Until last Thursday Modi had refused to utter a word on the situation in the state.
It is ‘INDIA’ Versus the BJP-led NDA in the 2024 General Election
By Kavita Chowdhury
India’s new opposition alliance has given itself a smart name. But can its constituent parties hold together and unseat the ruling BJP?
40 Years Since Black July, No Change, No Justice in Sri Lanka
By Archana Ravichandradeva and Ambihai Akilan
To date, no government official, politician, or civilian has been held accountable for the violence against Tamils seen during Black July.
China Is Helping Modernize the Pakistan Navy. What Does That Mean for India?
By Gaurav Sen
A new dynamic in the India-Pakistan arms race is unfolding – with help from Beijing.
The Plight of the Rohingya: The Struggle for Identity and Survival in the World’s Largest Refugee Camp
By Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty
Beyond the Indus podcast hosts Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty speak to survivors of the Rohingya genocide, currently living in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, as well as Matthew Smith, CEO of Fortify Rights.
An Era of Extremes in South Asia: A Crisis of Health, Development, and Policy Planning
By Ishani Palandurkar
South Asia is one of the most vulnerable regions in the world to climate extremes, which bring serious health complications.
High-level Visits Increase Ahead of Nepali PM Dahal’s Visit to China
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
Beijing is apprehensive that Nepal will allow itself to be used by third countries -- the U.S. -- against Chinese interests.