Region
South Asia
China Should Rethink Its Position on Debt
By Sarah Saadoun
China has lent over $1 trillion to more than 150 countries as part of its Belt and Road Initiative, making it the world’s largest official creditor.
As China’s FM Qin Gang Prepares to Visit India, Reflections on Wang Yi’s Views
By Saheb Singh Chadha
Former Foreign Minister Wang’s speech late last year indicated that China-India relations are likely to remain troubled for a while.
Bangladesh Calls for Revision of Power Purchasing Deal With Adani
By Shafi Md Mostofa
New Delhi has distanced itself from a controversial and unequal deal between Adani Power and the Bangladesh Power Development Board.
Politics Drives Assam’s Crackdown on Child Marriage
By Kavita Chowdhury
Most of those arrested for underage marriage in the Northeast Indian state are Muslim men.
Nepal’s New Government Faces a Stiff Test
By Marcus Andreopoulos
Dahal’s return to power could reset Nepal’s foreign policy – but first he'll have to survive an unstable coalition and disgruntled electorate.
For Now, India Has a Limited Appetite for Diplomacy With Pakistan
By Siddhant Bajpai
While India would like the current phase of stability at the LoC to continue, it has little incentive to try to make a grand gesture toward peace with Pakistan.
Pakistan Defense Minister in Kabul Over Shut Border Crossing
By Munir Ahmed and Rahim Faiez
The closure of the Torkham border crossing after an exchange of fire between the two sides has halted trade.
Politics of Claiming Responsibility for Terrorist Attacks in Af-Pak Region
By Abdul Basit
In some attacks, a terror group claims credit and then denies involvement. In others, more than one group claims credit.
Moscow Multilateral Security Dialogue: Regional Consensus Elusive on Afghanistan
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
Pakistan skipped the meeting, while Russia has proposed a new effort to build “regional consensus” – a G-5.
Indian Foreign Minister Visits Australia Amid Deepening Relations
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
There is a lot riding on the relationship for both New Delhi and Canberra given that both have a inherent interest in balancing China and ensuring a stable Indo-Pacific strategic order.
Why Did Bangladesh’s Kuki Chin Flee to India’s Northeast?
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Military operations to rid the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Islamist extremists targeted their suspected local allies, including Kuki Chin militants.
Husain Haqqani on India-Pakistan Talks
By Sudha Ramachandran
“If India and Pakistan keep emotions out of it and approach their problems logically, there is room for advancing the relationship.”