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Trump 2.0 Appears Unfavorable for Pakistan

Trump 2.0 Appears Unfavorable for Pakistan

By Umair Jamal
Appointments to key positions in Trump’s team include people who are pro-India and China hawks.
What a Second Trump Presidency Means for Bangladesh

What a Second Trump Presidency Means for Bangladesh

By Md. Himel Rahman
The upcoming change in the U.S. administration is likely to affect Bangladesh's politics, economy, climate change adaptation, and more.

The Tamil Question in a Changing Sri Lanka: The Limits of Dissanayake’s Leftist Agenda

The Tamil Question in a Changing Sri Lanka: The Limits of Dissanayake’s Leftist Agenda

By Ambihai Akilan
A failure to engage with Tamil demands for justice, accountability, and autonomy will ultimately prevent Dissanayake from realizing the reforms he envisions, even for the Sinhala south.

India’s Leap of Faith in Afghanistan: Tango With the Taliban

India’s Leap of Faith in Afghanistan: Tango With the Taliban

By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
The evolving Indian policy toward Afghanistan is either a drastic climb down from a moral high ground or grimly pragmatic, depending on how one looks at things. 

Bikini-Clad Beauty Queen Backlash Reveals Deep-rooted Conservatism in Pakistani Society

Bikini-Clad Beauty Queen Backlash Reveals Deep-rooted Conservatism in Pakistani Society

By Fizza Abbas
Roma Michael's Miss Grand International Appearance sparked vitriol and anger over her revealing outfit.
Life in Ladakh Along the Disputed Sino-Indian Border

Life in Ladakh Along the Disputed Sino-Indian Border

By Meha Dixit
For Changpa women in Chushul, the 2020 clashes came during a larger societal shift in gender roles.

Nepali PM to Travel to China on First Bilateral Visit

Nepali PM to Travel to China on First Bilateral Visit

By Sudha Ramachandran
Prime Minister Oli is widely regarded as “pro-China.” His visit to Beijing will only deepen that perception.
Africa-India Ties: The Continent’s Next Big Relationship or Over-Hyped?

Africa-India Ties: The Continent’s Next Big Relationship or Over-Hyped?

By Barnaby Joseph Dye and Punkhuri Kumar
One year after India secured a seat at the G-20 for the African Union, the relationship has not lived up to expectations.

What Underlies China’s Rise in South Asia?

What Underlies China’s Rise in South Asia?

By Rathindra Kuruwita
China’s efforts to contain India may be less important than smaller countries’ desire to counterbalance Indian influence.

Modi’s Double Standard on Violence Against Religious Minorities

Modi’s Double Standard on Violence Against Religious Minorities

By Rashad Ullah Khan
India's prime minister was right to condemn the violence that broke out in front of a Hindu temple in Canada. If only he paid as close attention to violence in India against religious minorities.

Hasina’s Failed Pursuit of the China Model 

Hasina’s Failed Pursuit of the China Model 

By Shafi Md Mostofa
The ousted Bangladeshi prime minister failed to replicate China’s success for two critical reasons: ideological disconnect and economic decline.
Solar Power: A New Opportunity for India-Taiwan Ties

Solar Power: A New Opportunity for India-Taiwan Ties

By Anushka Saxena and Rakshith Shetty
India and Taiwan have an important opportunity to create a renewable energy partnership that can act as a new alternative to China’s dominance.

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