Region
South Asia
Asian Migrant Women Are Trapped in Lebanon’s Abusive ‘Kafala’ System
By Nicholas Muller
Regional conflict has intensified the vulnerabilities of Asian domestic migrant workers, leaving many without legal safeguards, financial support, or options to return home.
BIMSTEC: Missing in Action in Myanmar
By Angshuman Choudhury
The grouping has emphasized disaster response in its activities, yet its response to Myanmar’s catastrophic earthquake is sorely lacking.
At BIMSTEC’s Bangkok Summit, Leaders Pledge Economic Integration Amid Global Flux
By Elizabeth Roche
With India shifting focus away from SAARC to BIMSTEC, it is keen to see the latter succeed.
Nepali PM Oli Meets India’s Modi, But Has Little to Show For It
By Biswas Baral
Despite the Bangkok meeting, Oli has not gotten an invitation to visit New Delhi, something which he is desperately trying to secure.
New Law Gives Government a Foothold in Indian Muslim Waqf Properties
By Sudha Ramachandran
Opposition parties and Muslim groups are challenging the legislation’s constitutional validity in the Supreme Court.
Tariffs and Inflation for the US, Disruption for Indian Supply Chains
By Anuradha Chenoy
India must work at making India great as opposed to bending over backwards to help Trump in Making America Great Again.
What Trump’s New Tariff Rules Mean for South Asia
By Saqlain Rizve
Uncertainty looms. But since the tariffs are also squeezing global competitors, South Asian countries could, with the right policies, recover.
The India-US Trade Dilemma: Tariffs, Tensions, and the Road Ahead
By Kashif Hasan Khan
New Delhi faces a difficult choice between attempting to ease tariffs through diplomatic channels or imposing counter-tariffs on U.S. goods.
Modi’s Waqf Bill a Potential Death Blow for Muslim Property Rights
By Rasheed Ahmed
Although the Indian government has justified the revisions in terms of transparency and anti-corruption, there is little reason to assume it is acting in good faith.
The Man Who Would be King Again? Former Nepal King’s Delusions of Power
By Som Niroula
The rise of Hindu fundamentalist and monarchist groups has made Nepal volatile and could lead to widespread anarchy.
How Sri Lanka is Rewriting its Economic Narrative
By Brian R Braun
By prioritizing transparency, the Sri Lankan government aims to rebuild trust with international lenders and investors, a critical step in stabilizing the economy.
Frontline Failure: Pakistan’s Climate Vulnerability and Leadership Gap
By Abdul Waheed Bhutto
Despite being an extremely climate-vulnerable nation, Pakistan remains conspicuously absent from global climate leadership.
India’s Lagging Attempts to Contain Pollution: Bridging the Climate Commitment Gap
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
As India’s attempt to represent the Global South in conversations with the Global North on climate change takes center stage, there is a clear need to take action at home.
The Gorge Between China and India on Hydropolitics
By Ruth Gamble and Hongzhang Xu
Miscommunication and misunderstood geography are confounding discussions about China's planned dams on the Yarlung Tsangpo gorge.
Why Bangladesh Should Join ASEAN – and What Stands in the Way
By Md Obaidullah
Joining ASEAN is not a silver bullet for Bangladesh’s geopolitical and economic challenges, but it could be a step in the right direction.
Putin to Visit India for First Time Since Start of Ukraine War
By Elizabeth Roche
New Delhi will be among the few capitals to host the Russian president since the ICC issued an arrest warrant for him.
Bridging the Gap: Karzai, the Taliban, and the US Dilemma in Afghanistan
By Freshta Jalalzai
Karzai’s influence is not just historical; it lies in his ability to mediate Afghanistan’s current power struggles.
The Chaos of Wage Theft in Bangladesh’s Garment Sector Requires Global Accountability
By Mohammad Imon Kazi
If wage theft and worker exploitation remains unresolved, Bangladesh’s development triumph will prove to be an empty miracle.
India-Bangladesh-Pakistan: South Asia’s Fateful Triangle
By Swasti Sachdeva
Bangladesh’s interim government’s outreach to Pakistan is of concern to India. But Dhaka’s ties with the two countries are not a zero-sum game.
Bangladesh Tilts Toward China as Its Lead Economic Partner
By Saqlain Rizve
While Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’ visit to China was significant, there were no major breakthroughs.
The Perils of Ignoring the Taliban Regime’s Support for Terror Groups
By Abdul Basit
While Pakistan is bearing the brunt of terrorist attacks emanating from Afghanistan, the threat is wider. Regional and global peace is in peril.
Pakistan Welcomes Starlink. But Can It Deliver on Its Promise?
By Zohaib Alta and Nimrah Javed
Starlink could help close the urban-rural internet access gap -- if the rollout is inclusive, affordable, and thoughtfully managed.
Trump’s ‘Maximum Pressure’ Iran Approach Is a Headache for India
By Seamus Duffy
From bombing Yemen to tightening Iran sanctions, U.S. policy is testing India’s trade and connectivity strategy.
A New Chapter in Dhaka-Beijing Ties? Why Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus Is Visiting China
By Md Obaidullah
Bangladesh is looking to rebalance its diplomacy in the post-Hasina era, but it’s not going all in on China, either.