Region
South Asia
Muslim Properties Razed in New Delhi After Communal Violence
By Sheikh Saaliq
Muslim-owned shops continued to be bulldozed for almost an hour after the Supreme Court ordered a halt to the demolitions.
Pakistan Takes Fight Against TTP Into Afghanistan
By Umair Jamal
The military action inside Afghanistan marks a significant shift in its approach to the terror group.
Sri Lanka Police Open Fire on Protesters; 1 Dead, 10 Injured
By Krishan Francis and Bharatha Mallawarachi
It was the first shooting by security forces amid weeks of protests against the Rajapaksa government and a worsening economic crisis.
India and the US: Defense Collaboration Is Key
By Yusuf Unjhawala
The two countries do not have a single project that they can hold up as symbolic of the depth of their defense cooperation.
Biden’s Problem With India
By Mohamed Zeeshan
On an array of issues and norms of importance to the Biden administration, India’s position is more akin to that of China than the US.
Pakistan Warns Afghanistan Not to Shelter Militants
By Kathy Gannon
Militant attacks in Pakistan have grown since the Taliban came to power last year.
US Human Rights Report Raps Bangladesh on the Knuckles
By Shafi Md Mostofa
The Biden administration has raised questions over the legitimacy of the Sheikh Hasina government over three years after the general elections.
Continuity and Change in Pakistani Politics: The End of Imran Khan and What’s Next
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What does the future hold for Pakistan?
Meghalaya’s Living Root Bridges are Headed for Global Recognition
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
The bridges have been included in UNESCO’s tentative list of World Heritage Sites.
Challenges Ahead for the Colombo Security Conclave, the Indian Ocean Quad
By Kannan Reghunathan Nair
The Delhi-driven subregional arrangement faces a number of challenges but stands as a noteworthy endeavor to coordinate on maritime safety and security in the Indian Ocean region.
India and Sri Lanka Sign Pacts to Enhance Maritime Security
By Arundathie Abeysinghe
Amid increased Chinese activity, India and Sri Lanka focus on their shared strategic interests in the Southern Indian Ocean region.
Why India Has Been Soft on Russia Over Ukraine
By Sumit Ganguly
The two countries have strong military, diplomatic, and energy ties.