Region
South Asia
Why Are There So Many Indian Students in Ukraine?
By Neeta Lal
For over 30 years, Ukraine has been a popular destination for Indians to study medicine, dentistry, and nursing. Now many of them are left stranded in a war zone.
The Predictability of India’s UN Abstentions on the Ukrainian Crisis
By Anubhav Roy
No one should have been surprised by Wednesday’s vote. India has a long history of abstaining from U.N. votes that criticize Russia.
New Election Commission Takes Charge in Bangladesh
By Shafi Md Mostofa
The current deadlock over participation in elections cannot be defused if the Election Commission doesn’t evoke confidence among opposition parties.
Indian Students Caught in the Warzone in Ukraine
By Krutika Pathi and Sheikh Saaliq
Did India drag its feet on issuing an advisory to thousands of its nationals to leave the country?
Higher Oil Prices Push Sri Lanka Into Deeper Economic Crisis
By Krishan Francis
The dire foreign exchange crisis has worsened with the crisis in eastern Europe. Russia and Ukraine are important markets for Sri Lankan tea and tourism.
How China’s Presence in Balochistan Is Intensifying Regionalist Tendencies
By Muhammad Azam
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has inflamed longstanding feelings of neglect and exploitation in Balochistan.
Can Modi’s India be an Ally of the West?
By Mohamed Zeeshan
In recent years, Washington and New Delhi have unprecedentedly been at odds with each other over democratic values.
Pakistan’s Afghan Gamble Worsens Conflict in Balochistan
By Niha Dagia
For Baloch rebels to conduct sophisticated attacks is undeniably a worrying sign for Pakistan.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Lessons for Nepal
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
Ukraine’s fate serves as a reminder to small powers that they must walk a fine line between protecting their sovereignty and showing "strategic empathy" towards the interests of major powers.
Bay of Bengal Countries Need to Pay Closer Attention to the Climate-Security Nexus
By Angshuman Choudhury and Siddharth Anil Nair
There is widespread global consensus on the seriousness of climate change, but we are yet to understand the full extent of its consequences on our polities and societies.
Dynasties’ Daughters and Martyrs’ Widows: Female Leaders and Gender Inequality in Asia
By Mark R. Thompson
The relatively large number of female leaders in Asia appears surprising given their general paucity globally.
Ukraine Invasion Prompts Tepid Response From South Asia
By B. Z. Khasru
Pakistan’s prime minister was in Russia as the invasion began; India and Bangladesh have similarly refrained from criticizing Moscow.