Region
South Asia
How Closer India-Indonesia Security Ties Can Promote a Stable Indo-Pacific
By Don McLain Gill
The two nations share a host of concerns and could potentially act as anchors of the regional security order.
Indian Foreign Secretary Embarks on State Visit to Military-Ruled Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
Harsh Vardhan Shringla's two-day visit marks a step toward India's official recognition of the military government.
The Plight of the Refugees Who Fled to Afghanistan
By Franz J. Marty
A looming famine in Afghanistan not only threatens Afghans, but several thousand Pakistani refugees – and among them, armed militants.
Islamic World Pitches Ways to Aid Desperately Poor Afghans
By Kathy Gannon
Aid channeled through the Islamic Development Bank would provide a cover for countries to donate without dealing directly with the Taliban regime.
2021 in Asian Geopolitics: A Retrospective
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What were the major developments and events that drove geopolitical trends in Asia in 2021?
Anti-India Militancy Returns to Srinagar
By Sudha Ramachandran
An attack on a bus carrying police personnel that left three dead reaffirms that Kashmir’s summer capital is not militant-free.
Afghanistan’s Health Care System on the Brink of Collapse
By Elena Becatoros
Kabul’s COVID-19 hospital has run out of essential drugs and available medicines are well past their expiry date.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands: New Delhi’s Bulwark in the Indian Ocean
By Ashutosh S. Patki
As China expands its presence in the Indian Ocean region, India is investing billions in developing the strategically located island chain.
Examining the Taliban’s Words, Thoughts and Deeds, Part II: Hostage Diplomacy
By Mohammad Bashir Mobasher and Mohammad Qadam Shah
The Taliban are well-practiced at taking and using hostages. Now it’s a nation held hostage.
In Kashmir, a Closed Mosque Belies India’s Religious Freedom
By Aijaz Hussain
The 600-year-old Jamia Masjid is a venue for Friday prayers for Kashmir’s Muslims but also a nerve center for massive anti-India protests.
Bangladesh at 50: On the Path to Becoming a Middle Power
By Asif Muztaba Hassan
Despite the odds, Bangladesh has managed to remain neutral amid great power competition and notch rapid economic growth. But the next decade will bring even more challenges.
What Does the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan Have to Offer?
By Nilly Kohzad
The NRF says it is pushing for a new trajectory in Afghanistan.