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October 01, 2018

The Maldives’ New Government: Mission Impossible?

From reframing ties with China to advancing Maldivian democracy, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has a hard road ahead.

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The Maldives’ New Government: Mission Impossible?

September 28, 2018

Meet the First African-Pakistani Lawmaker

Tanzeela Qambrani’s election has deep ramifications for the Sheedi minority and Pakistani society.

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Meet the First African-Pakistani Lawmaker

September 25, 2018

Islamic State: The Torment of Afghanistan’s Shiites

Repeated ISIS attacks are pushing Afghan Shiites “into a dark hole.”

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Islamic State: The Torment of Afghanistan’s Shiites

September 20, 2018

Chitral: A Portrait of Sectarian Tension in Pakistan

Far from the headlines, a district in KP provides worrying evidence of a rise in religious hatred.

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Chitral: A Portrait of Sectarian Tension in Pakistan

September 19, 2018

The Nepalis Fighting America’s Wars

Two new books examine the role of third-country nationals, especially Nepalis, in the defense contracting industry.

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The Nepalis Fighting America’s Wars

September 18, 2018

The Coming of Pakistan-China ‘Entente Cordiale 2.0’

A relationship previously specific in scope has expanded beyond closed diplomatic corridors, bringing new challenges.

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The Coming of Pakistan-China ‘Entente Cordiale 2.0’

September 13, 2018

The Limits of Nepal’s China Outreach

Nepal and China finalized the protocol of their Transit and Transport deal. What will that mean in practice?

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The Limits of Nepal’s China Outreach

September 11, 2018

China Expands Its Footprint in Sri Lanka

China is moving into new geographical areas of Sri Lanka, where Indian influence has traditionally been strongest.

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China Expands Its Footprint in Sri Lanka

September 11, 2018

Pride Trumps Prejudice: India's Gay Sex Ban Is No More

India's Supreme Court has struck down Section 377. Now the truly hard work begins for LGBT rights.

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Pride Trumps Prejudice: India's Gay Sex Ban Is No More

September 05, 2018

Imran Khan: High Hopes, Greater Expectations

Imran Khan is hitting controversies early exactly because his supporters expect so much from his government.

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Imran Khan: High Hopes, Greater Expectations

August 31, 2018

Journey to a Cave in Kashmir

Hindu pilgrims make a perilous trek to the revered Amarnath cave.

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Journey to a Cave in Kashmir

August 22, 2018

Violence Against Christians in India: A Decade After Kandhamal

As Hindutva ideology extends its reach, Christians are feeling the pressure.

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Violence Against Christians in India: A Decade After Kandhamal

August 21, 2018

The Earthquake- Proof Huts of Kutch

Bhungas, circular mud huts, are both resilient in the face of quakes and central to the Kutch identity.

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The Earthquake- Proof Huts of Kutch

August 20, 2018

The Great Game for the Future of Tibetan Buddhism

India, China, and the case of the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa.

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The Great Game for the Future of Tibetan Buddhism

August 20, 2018

India’s Controversial Afghanistan Dams

Indian-built dams in Afghanistan are causing trouble with downstream states Iran and Pakistan.

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India’s Controversial Afghanistan Dams

August 15, 2018

Assam’s ‘Miya’: Proving You Are Indian

How India’s National Register of Citizens alienates Assam’s Bengali-speaking Muslims.

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Assam’s ‘Miya’: Proving You Are Indian

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