Region
South Asia
Chinese General Li’s Ill-Timed Visit to Pakistan
By Ghulam Ali
By sending its top army official to Pakistan on the anniversary of a prominent separatist leader's death, China risks inadvertently fanning the flames of anti-China resentment in Balochistan.
Jammu and Kashmir Likely to See a Fractured Verdict in Assembly Elections
By Sudha Ramachandran
The real contest for power will unfold after election results are announced on October 8.
Nuclear Security Takes Priority Amid India’s Renewed Push for Nuclear Power
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan, Sameer Patil, Shravishtha Ajaykumar , and Prateek Tripathi
As India’s nuclear energy program continues to grow, so does the responsibility to ensure its security.
What a Kamala Harris Administration Would Mean for India
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
There may be some upbraiding of the Modi government on human rights issues, but ultimately, India-U.S. relations will likely continue as usual.
Bangladesh’s Interim Government Signs UN Convention on Enforced Disappearance
By Julhas Alam
Earlier this week, it established a commission to investigate cases of enforced disappearances during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's rule since 2009.
Omar Abdullah on Kashmir’s Upcoming Election
By Anando Bhakto
In an exclusive interview, the National Conference leader shares his thoughts on the road back to local rule in Jammu and Kashmir.
Sri Lanka’s Central Asia Gambit
By Uditha Devapriya
Why is an Indian Ocean island state making a concerted effort to build ties in landlocked Central Asia?
What Next for Nepal’s Transitional Justice Process?
By Meena Bhatta
Nepal’s legislature finally approved long-awaited changes to the transitional justice law. Do the benefits outweigh the flaws?
Can Gwadar Port Handle Half of Pakistan’s Cargo Shipments?
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Currently, if functional, the port can manage only 11 million tons of bulk cargo annually, just 17 percent of Karachi Port’s cargo.
Traders Observe Daylong Strike Across Pakistan to Protest Rising Costs and New Taxes
By Associated Press
Most of the public markets across Pakistan were closed on Wednesday to protest a rise in electricity costs and new taxes imposed on shop owners.
Outgoing EU Diplomat Raffaella Iodice Reflects on Her Time in Afghanistan
By Freshta Jalalzai
Iodice stood by the girls and women of Afghanistan when nearly everyone else had left, a commitment that deeply resonated with many in the war-torn nation.
Bangladesh Must Navigate the Reality of Infrastructure as a Weapon of Foreign Interference
By Anil Wasif
Major infrastructure projects offer developmental benefits while creating vulnerabilities and dependencies. How will Bangladesh balance these concerns amid competition from India, China, and the U.S.?