Region
South Asia
After ‘Love Jihad,’ India’s Muslims are Now Being Accused of ‘Narcotics Jihad’
By Tarushi Aswani
Catholic Bishop Kallarangatt said that "hardcore jihadis" are using drugs to spoil the lives of non-Muslims.
US Resumes Afghan Refugee Flights After Measles Shots
By Ben Fox
After a three-week pause in flights due to a small measles outbreak, flights are set to resume to bring Afghans to the U.S.
How Do Central Asians View the Taliban?
By Catherine Putz
Phone survey work in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in August and September underscores general discomfort with the topic of Afghanistan.
Rights Group: Taliban Unlawfully Killed 13 Ethnic Hazaras
By Dave Bryan and Samya Kullab
Eleven of the victims were members of the Afghan national security forces and two were civilians, among them a 17-year-old girl.
Should India Accept the Taliban’s Invitation?
By Sudha Ramachandran
Shutting down its educational and capacity building work among Afghans is simply not an option.
The Indians Still Stranded in Afghanistan
By Ritu Mahendru
At least 100 Indians are waiting to be evacuated from Afghanistan, with New Delhi offering little help or information.
Is This Taliban Deja Vu?
By Catherine Putz
Expecting moderation from the Taliban and jumping on any signs of change: We’ve been here before.
Indian Town on Edge After 9 Die During Farm Protest
By Biswajeet Banerjee
Farmers and members of the ruling BJP were killed on Monday amid ongoing protests against agriculture laws.
How South Asia’s Brand of Sufi Islam Became Radicalized
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Radical Barelvi groups are now resorting to violence to underline their sect – once famous for its pluralism – as the truest version of Islam.
Is Another ‘Friction Point’ Emerging Along the India-China Border?
By Sudha Ramachandran
Indian troops did not confront or push back Chinese soldiers who entered the Indian side of the disputed border at Barahoti.
Bangladesh Police Arrest Man in in Rohingya Leader’s Death
By Julhas Alam
An international advocate for Rohingya rights, Mohibullah, was fatally shot last week in Cox’s Bazar.
Rebooting India’s Foreign Ministry
By Pranay Ahluwalia
India’s foreign policy is increasingly ambitious. Can its foreign ministry keep up?