Region
South Asia
What Are the Social and Political Values of the Afghan People?
By Catherine Putz
Maryam Baryalay on the political norms and values of the Afghan people.
Officials Try to Deliver Aid to Flooded South Asia Villages
By Julhas Alam and Wasbir Hussain
Floods have ravaged India’s Northeastern state of Assam and Bangladesh’s Sylhet district.
Flip-Flop on Wheat Exports Angers Indian Farmers
By Kavita Chowdhury
Farmers were hoping to benefit from soaring global wheat prices. The export ban dashed their hopes.
Attack on Sikh Temple in Kabul Deals Another Blow to Afghan Sikh Community
By Sudha Ramachandran
The assault, which was carried out by ISKP, will slow India’s decision to re-open its embassy in the Afghan capital.
‘Who Will Be Killed Next?’: Kashmiri Pandits Consider Another Migration
By Qadri Inzamam and Haziq Qadri
Kashmiri Hindus find themselves reliving the fear of the early 1990s amid a wave of targeted killings, but the government is keen to prevent another exodus.
Can India Help ASEAN Escape Superpower Rivalry?
By Mohamed Zeeshan
The Southeast Asian bloc hopes that India will help maintain the regional balance of power and slowly wean it off its trade dependence on China.
China-India Relations: 2 Years After Galwan Clash
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The prevailing tension on the China-India border is a symptom of the broader strategic competition between the two Asian neighbors.
Protests Rage Over India’s New Military Recruitment Policy
By Ashok Sharma
By retiring new recruits within four years, the government is hoping to avoid paying them a pension, which is a major drain on the military budget.
Another Anti-India Wave Sweeps Bangladesh
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Despite mass demonstrations protesting the comments by BJP leaders defaming the Prophet, the Awami League government has remained silent.
India’s Tech Unicorn Count Continues to Grow Despite Broad Market Turbulence
By Dmytro Spilka
While China shows a slight dip in startups, India’s tech unicorns are surging.
Protests Erupt Against BJP Government’s ‘Bulldozer Politics’
By Uzair Usmani
The homes of Muslims are being reduced to rubble to punish them for protesting against government actions targeting members of the community.
Sri Lankan Parties Are Amending the Constitution Yet Again
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The aim is to dilute the executive presidency, but there are differences on the extent to which the president’s powers should be clipped.