Region
South Asia
China’s Role in the Iran-Saudi Deal May Not Be All That Bad for India
By Sajid Farid Shapoo
New Delhi needs to assess if China’s growing involvement in the Gulf is detrimental to its long-term security interests and the regional balance of power.
Angshuman Choudhury on India’s Robust Engagement of Myanmar’s Junta
By Sudha Ramachandran
“The Myanmar military is not a reliable strategic partner for India.”
Why China Wants to Knock India off Its Russia-US High-Wire Act
By Neena Gopal
Russia and China are moving toward an alliance. Does India have the means to beat China at its own game with a counter-encirclement?
Same-Sex Marriage Will Cause ‘Complete Havoc,’ Says Indian Government
By Kavita Chowdhury
Gay relationships are legal in India. The government is now opposing the legalization of same-sex unions in the Supreme Court.
A Community From India’s Northeast Finds a Home in Israel
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Around 4,000 people of the Bnei Menashe, one of 10 lost tribes of Israel, have emigrated to Israel.
Asia-Arctic Diplomacy a Decade Later: What Has Changed?
By Wrenn Yennie Lindgren and Marc Lanteigne
Ten years ago, five Asian states – China, India, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea – joined the Arctic Council as observers. How have their Arctic policies evolved since then?
Gwadar Coal Power Plant: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
By Haneea Isaad
The revival of the Gwadar power project based on imported coal could heighten Pakistan’s economic stress.
Bangladeshi Fishers and Farmers at the Frontline of Climate Change
By Auvro Alam
In the face of climate change and fossil fuel projects, Bangladeshi fishers and farmers worry that their livelihoods are at great risk.
Garcetti Confirmed as India Ambassador After 20-month Fight
By Michael R. Blood, Mary Clare Jalonick and Chris Megerian
The vacancy in the ambassadorship had left a significant diplomatic gap for the Biden administration at a time of rising global tensions.
Garcetti’s Long-stalled India Ambassador Nomination Faces Senate
By Michael R. Blood, Mary Clare Jalonick, and Chris Megerian
A former Los Angeles mayor, Eric Garcetti was nominated back in July 2021 to be the Biden administration’s ambassador to India.
Afghan Women and Migration in the Era of Restrictions
By Abdullah Mohammadi, Shreya Bhat, and Themba Lewis
For women, the motivation to leave Afghanistan has increased tremendously since the Taliban takeover. But the journey abroad has become more difficult and dangerous, too.
Can India’s G20 Presidency Facilitate Global Energy Transition?
By Manish Vaid
India is increasingly serving as a model for countries worldwide by demonstrating how economic development and environmental conservation can be complementary.