Region
South Asia
Nepal Ratified the MCC Compact. What Now?
By Biswas Baral
How will the U.S. grant – approved despite a raging controversy – factor into both upcoming elections and Nepal’s diplomatic positioning?
India’s Radioactive Bazaar
By Sitara Noor
Recurring incidents involving the theft and sale of nuclear materials demonstrate why India must develop an independent nuclear regulatory body.
What Is Driving Pakistan’s Outreach to Russia?
By Riaz Khokhar
Following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Islamabad is betting that Russia is the best guarantor of its interest in the South and Central Asia region.
India’s Ruling BJP Sweeps State Elections
By Kavita Chowdhury
Winning four of five state assembly elections, the party is comfortably positioned for national elections in 2024.
The Search for Justice in Afghanistan
By Shivangi Seth
As Afghanistan enters another era of humanitarian crisis, the ICC remains encumbered by its institutional limitations and geopolitical realities.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and India’s Complex Strategic Circumstances
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
In the two weeks since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, India’s strategic situation has become even more complicated.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Geopolitical Ripples in Asia
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has had wide-ranging effects across the Indo-Pacific. The hosts discuss the consequences.
Pakistan Opposition Holds Major Rally, Demanding Prime Minister Khan’s Ouster
By Munir Ahmed
The rally has come close on the heels of the opposition submitting a no-confidence motion against the government in parliament.
Rising Tensions in Palk Bay Over Fishing Rights
By Sudha Ramachandran
The conflict between Sri Lankan Tamil fishermen and their ethnic kin in Tamil Nadu in India hits rough weather yet again.
Is Russia Really India’s Friend?
By Sribala Subramanian
A flashback to 1962 and the Sino-Indian War.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Takes on the West
By Umair Jamal
Imran’s Khan’s tirade against the U.S. comes at a time when he is facing serious political challenges at home.
How Is India’s Silent Diplomacy Navigating the Russia-Ukraine War?
By Jagannath Panda
New Delhi has sought to navigate between expressing veiled concern for the Russian invasion and maintaining an important strategic and security relationship.