Region
South Asia
Will India Be Affected by Delays of Arms Imports From Russia?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
India’s decision to ban imports of certain military products at this time is not necessarily a huge mistake.
Pakistani Taliban Suicide Bomber Targets Police Protecting Polio Teams
By Abdul Sattar and Munir Ahmed
The group, which called off the cease-fire recently, said the attack was to avenge the killing of their former spokesperson, Abdul Wali.
Why Banning Hybrid Radical Groups May be Counterproductive in South Asia
By Abdul Basit
Rather than looking at them only through the narrow lens of terrorism, a more interdisciplinary approach that leads to nuanced policymaking is likely to be more useful.
India, US Armies Hold Exercises Close to Disputed China Border
By Rishi Lekhi and Manish Swarup
This year’s high-altitude training exercise is being held only about 100 kilometers from the Line of Actual Control.
Nargis Nehan and Yalda Royan on Afghan Women Fighting for Their Rights
By Catherine Putz
“After the collapse of the state, everything changed for Afghan women.”
Pakistan Taliban Ends Ceasefire With Govt, Vows New Attacks
By Munir Ahmed
The announcement came a day before General Asim Munir takes charge as army chief.
Israeli Filmmaker’s Comments on Kashmir Film Stoke Controversy
By Sheikh Saliq
Filmaker Nadav Lapid’s comment that “The Kashmir Files” is a “vulgar movie” and “propaganda” evoked a sharp response from Israel's ambassador to India.
Nepali Voters Deliver a Fractured Mandate in Parliamentary Elections
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
While the Nepali Congress won the most seats, the CPN-UML surged ahead to win the largest share of votes.
1 Year Since Landmark Victory, Indian Farmers Plan to Revive Stir
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
The farmers’ organization that forced the Modi government to its biggest retreat has started hitting the streets, alleging broken promises.
Can Narendra Modi Practice at Home What He Preaches Abroad?
By Muqtedar Khan
Modi's silence on hate speech and calls for the genocide of Muslims indicates that he is okay with it. If not, why would he not say so?
Indian Intelligence Official Anand Arni on Pakistan’s New Army Chief Gen Asim Munir
By Sudha Ramachandran
“If Gen. Munir keeps Lt. Gen. Nadeem Anjum on in the post of DG-ISI, then it could signal warmer ties with the U.S.”
India Engages Myanmar
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
What explains New Delhi’s greater engagement with the country's military government?