Region
South Asia
‘Obituaries’ of Indian TV Journalism Flood Social Media
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Gautam Adani, known to be close to PM Modi, is poised to take over NDTV, among India’s last news channels known for independent reporting.
Malabar and More: Quad Militaries Conduct Exercises
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Given continuing tensions with China, India will seek to expand its military engagements and security consultations with the Quad.
India Signals It Will Continue to Buy Oil From Russia
By Sheikh Saaliq
Foreign Minister Jaishankar pointed out that the EU is buying more fossil fuel from Russia than India is.
Pakistan’s New Army Chief Faces Tough Internal Security Challenges
By Abdul Basit
Will the Pakistan military under Gen. Asim Munir favor peace talks with the TTP, or a return to military operations?
China’s Emerging Subsurface Presence in the Indian Ocean
By Prakash Panneerselvam
From manned submarines to underwater drones, China’s stepped-up deployments in the region are concerning to India.
Shocking Delhi Murder Bares India’s Problem With Intimate Partner Violence
By Neeta Lal
The murder of Shraddha Walkar shone a spotlight on the pervasive issue of domestic violence.
US Sanctions Leaders of Anti-Pakistan Terrorist Groups
By Associated Press
The State Department added four leaders of TTP and al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent to its list of "Specially Designated Global Terrorists."
India’s Hindutva Proponents and Zionist Israel: Strange Bedfellows
By Kavita Chowdhury
Although they share a strong affinity in outlook, goals, and methods, Hindutva ideologues were also fanboys of Adolf Hitler.
As G20 President, Can India Advance Its Multipolar Worldview?
By Jagannath Panda
India will use its chairmanship to address the need for better Global South representation in multilateral bodies and enhanced roles for middle powers.
Bangladesh and the Qatar World Cup
By Hossain Delwar
While Bangladesh’s national team is not playing in Qatar, its nationals had a crucial role in building the World Cup infrastructure.
Pakistan Demands Taliban Prevent Attacks After Suicide Bomb
By Munir Ahmed
The latest claim by the Pakistani Taliban underlined the threat of Afghanistan turning into a haven for militants, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan said.
What India’s UPR Means for the Quad
By Ria Chakrabarty
Lawmakers in Tokyo, Canberra, Washington, and even Seoul should not shy away from pushing New Delhi to uphold its commitment to human rights.