South Asia

The mosque is located in a police compound in a high-security zone in Peshawar.

In Kashmir, the Congress Party’s Rahul Gandhi set a conciliatory tone by expressing support for the restoration of the democratic processes and Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood.

Its notice for the Indus Water Treaty’s modification comes in the wake of a series of hydroelectric projects planned on the Indus valley rivers in India.

“Half of Afghanistan endures severe hunger throughout the year,” said a World Food Program spokesperson, while Taliban restrictions on women have seriously impacted aid delivery.

A U.S. short-selling firm published a damning report airing concerns about the group's debt levels, activities of its top executives, use of offshore shell companies, and past investigations into fraud.

Biden and Modi have a robust engagement calendar. The U.S. should leverage these opportunities to develop an ambitious roadmap for deepening defense ties with India. 

Much of the trade, especially of oil and LPG, is illicit but crucial for both the regional economy and the livelihood of families living along the border.

Airline operators and government agencies rarely comply with safety regulations. Their ties with politicians shield them from scrutiny.

The black market flow of U.S. dollars across the Afghanistan-Pakistan border is unifying the two countries' economic crises. 

India has already given the necessary assurances to the IMF. Other bilateral creditors, including China, have not yet but Sri Lanka says there’s progress in the ongoing discussions. 

Neither the Helmand River Treaty nor customary international law denies Afghanistan the right to construct dams over the Helmand River.

A changing geopolitical landscape requires the U.S. to re-evaluate its South Asia policy and how it positions the region within its larger strategic calculus.