Region
South Asia
Suspension Bridge Collapse Kills At Least 132 in India
By Ajit Solanki, Krutika Pathi, and Sheikh Saaliq
The 19th-century bridge had been closed for repairs for almost six months and had reopened just four days earlier for the Gujarati New Year.
Why China Could Tighten its Purse Strings on CPEC Projects
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Pakistan’s inability to pay off its existing debt to China, and the slowdown of the Chinese economy, could make Beijing cautious about lending more to Pakistan.
Pakistan’s Imran Khan, Supporters Start March to Islamabad
By Babar Dogar
The former prime minister is ramping up the pressure on the government that replaced him, demanding early elections.
BJP Official to Sue The Wire After Instagram Censorship Story
By Associated Press
The Wire website had alleged in a now-retracted report that Meta granted the BJP official special powers to censor Instagram posts.
Why Separatist Leader Gulzar Imam’s Arrest Will Not Weaken Baloch Insurgency
By Abdul Basit
Unlike previous phases of the insurgency, the current wave is lethal, resilient, and not dependent on a single charismatic leader.
The Challenges and Limitations in India-Iran Relations
By Nadeem Ahmed Moonakal
Recent U.S. sanctions on an Indian company over dealings with Iran drive home New Delhi’s difficult position.
India Boosts Its Border Infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Roads and bridges as well as "vibrant villages" are being constructed and upgraded to improve overland connectivity to the border with China.
Sri Lankan President’s Grip Over Power Turns More Tenuous
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The vote on the 22nd Amendment to the constitution lays bare the declining grip of the Rajapaksas over the SLPP.
Manoj Joshi on Why China Wants Its Border With India to Remain Unsettled
By Sudha Ramachandran
“The Chinese find the unsettled LAC a convenient means of keeping India off-balance and ensuring that this Asian country that has the potential of being an equal to China remains in check.”
India’s Act East Gateway: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
By Abhishek Kumar
After a slow start, New Delhi is finally realizing the islands’ crucial role in its Indo-Pacific strategy.
Coalitions in the Fray in Nepal’s Elections Are Marriages of Convenience
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
Parties share neither ideology nor policy goals with partners; alliances are merely partnerships to win more seats.
FATF Delisting Marks Pakistan’s Progress Against Terrorism Financing
By Mariam Shah
Pakistan has made it off the FATF grey list, but it must not cease its efforts toward countering money laundering and terrorism financing.