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South Asia
Jamaat-e-Islami Participates in Kashmir Assembly Elections
By Sudha Ramachandran
The banned organization is backing independent candidates from several constituencies, marking a shift in its political strategy.
Pakistan’s Military Vows Accountability in Its Ranks Amid Trial of Former Spy Chief
By Umair Jamal
The Corps Commanders' Conference sent out a strong message that any attempt to undermine the military institution would face severe consequences.
How Is Bangladesh Doing 1 Month After Sheikh Hasina’s Exit?
By Julhas Alam
Normalcy is slowly returning. The big question is when will elections happen?
Nepal’s Blockade-era Foreign Minister Details Closed-door Diplomacy With India
By Birat Anupam
Kamal Thapa’s new book contains fascinating insights into a difficult period in India-Nepal relations.
INS Arighaat and India’s Quest for Strategic Deterrence
By Mrityunjay Goswami
With the commissioning of India’s second nuclear submarine, India is trying to bridge the gap with China and build up its strategic deterrence capabilities.
Bangladesh’s New Border Stance Signals a Shift in Its Approach to India
By Saqlain Rizve
“Enough is enough”: Dhaka is taking a strong stand at the border as Bangladesh-India relations enter a new phase.
Islamic Fundamentalism Raises Its Head in Post-Hasina Bangladesh
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Many statues like those of Mujibur Rahman were defaced for political reasons. But targeting sculptures like that of Lady Justice lay bare the Islamists’ anti-statue agenda.
Maldives President Accuses National Bank of Attempted Coup
By Ahmed Naish
The Bank of Maldives suspended foreign currency spending from local cards but reversed the decision six hours later after the government intervened in the face of a public uproar.
Shafi Md Mostofa on the Rise of the Jamaat-e-Islami in Bangladesh
By Sudha Ramachandran
“Liberal modern values, which are deeply ingrained in Bangladesh's civil society, media, and elite circles, are a significant deterrent to JeI's growth.”
The Danger of Distrust on the Iran-Pakistan Border
By Seamus Duffy
Looking for a culprit, there is a real possibility that Pakistan may view counterterrorism cooperation with Iran with increasing suspicion.
Animating Peace: How Pakistan’s ‘The Glassworker’ Found a Voice in Hiroshima
By Muhammad Rauhan Rasheed
Making a movie with an anti-war theme in a state known for glorifying war in its history is a bold step.
Virtue and Vice Law Further Affirms Taliban’s Power in Afghanistan
By Muhammad Murad
With the new virtue and vice law, the Taliban are on track to take the country back to the norms of their late 1990s rule.