Region
South Asia
Bangladesh’s Interim Government Lifts Ban on the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami Party
By Julhas Alam
It said that the ban imposed by the Awami League regime was politically motivated and not based on ideology.
Chinese General Li Visits Pakistan Amid Deteriorating Security
By Umair Jamal
How strongly did Pakistan's military and civilian leadership broach the topic of China enhancing Pakistani counterterrorism capabilities?
The Insecurity-Underdevelopment Nexus in Balochistan
By Abdul Basit
Separatist violence has undermined CPEC, which was promoted as a vehicle of development. Baloch separatists view CPEC through a neo-colonial lens.
The Big Numbers India Needs to Hit 2047 Target
By Mandar P. Oak
Modi’s Independence Day speech focused on the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat,' meaning developed India, by 2047. Achieving that would need an economic miracle.
Sri Lanka’s Anura Dissanayake a Strong Contender for President
By Krishan Francis and Bharatha Mallawarachi
His alliance’s focus on the working class is expected to win the support of those struggling with the high cost of living.
Indian-Built Russian Su-30 Fighter Could Soon Be a Game Changer on Export Markets
By A.B. Abrams
Greater indigenization of the Su-30 aircraft in India, and support of the Indian state for the program, could circumvent U.S. CAATSA sanctions.
Vigilante Justice Reigns in Post-Hasina Bangladesh
By Saqlain Rizve
There have been several incidents of lawyers linked to the BNP and other parties attacking politicians and officials of the Awami League regime.
Imran Khan’s Biggest Trial
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The arrest of Pakistan’s former ISI chief sharpens the confrontation between Khan and the military. But reconciliation remains possible – at a cost.
Afghanistan Under the Taliban: 3 Years On
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
How have states chosen to engage the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan three years later?
Peacemaker vs Peacemaker: India and China’s Diplomatic Duel Over Ukraine
By Amey Velangi
For both India and China, positioning themselves as successful peacemakers is not just about resolving the Ukraine crisis; it’s also about enhancing their global credibility as emergent powers.
Disinformation About Attacks on Minorities Threaten Stabilization Efforts in Bangladesh
By Nazneen Mohsina and Roshni Kapur
Attacks on Hindus seem motivated by political rather than communal factors, given that those affiliated with the Awami League have been the most affected.
Balochistan Reels Under Another Deadly Day of Violence
By Abdul Sattar and Munir Ahmed
Gunmen killed 31 people in two separate attacks, while security forces killed 12 insurgents.