Region
South Asia
The Dark Side of Pakistan’s Muzaffargarh Solar Power Project
By Asfandiyar
As the government prioritizes energy over lives, residents of the Thal region in the Punjab province confront the heartbreaking loss of their ancestral lands.
Students Who Ousted Hasina Are Helping Lead Bangladesh, From the Streets to the Ministries
By Krutika Pathi and Shonal Ganguly
While the students say they have the grit to get things done, there are concerns over their lack of political experience and the extent of their ambitions.
Indian Government’s Intensifying Attack on Scientific Temperament Worries Scientists
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Leaders are making unscientific claims of imaginary technological achievements and exaggerated ideas about ancient Indian knowledge systems to build a hyper-nationalist narrative.
Putting Bangladesh-India Relations on an Even Keel
By Sreeradha Datta
The high levels of violence and the subsequent disintegration of the Awami League took New Delhi completely by surprise. Now India must recalibrate its foreign and security policy in Bangladesh.
Violence in Bangladesh After Hasina’s Ouster Stirs Fear Among Hindu Minority
By Krutika Pathi, Al Emrun Garjon, and Shonal Ganguly
Are Hindus being targeted for their faith or their ties with Hasina’s Awami League party?
The Bad Blood Between Sheikh Hasina and the US
By Jannatul Naym Pieal
The former PM's strained relationship with the U.S. has fed into unsourced claims that Washington was behind her ouster.
Geopolitics and Political Tumult in Bangladesh
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What will become of Bangladesh’s position in Asia following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster?
The Growing Rift Between Islamic State Khorasan Province and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan
By Muhammad Imad Abbas
The two South Asian jihadist groups, both prominent in their extremist ideologies and territorial ambitions, have increasingly found themselves at odds.
Why Is Namal Rajapaksa Contesting the Sri Lankan Presidential Election When He’s Likely to Lose?
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The SLPP is hoping its strategy of fielding Namal will save the party from decimation in the parliamentary election that is due to follow.
Afghanistan’s Lithium: Sovereignty vs. Foreign Exploitation
By Hamayun Khan
For sustainable growth, Afghanistan must maintain control over its resources while seeking investments that promote local development.
Pakistan and India Celebrate Arshad Nadeem’s Olympic Gold
By Umair Jamal
However, the harmony was short-lived, as social media platforms were soon rife with Indian fans calling for drug tests to confirm Nadeem’s fitness.
India in Wait-and-watch Mode as Yunus Takes Charge in Bangladesh
By Elizabeth Roche
Anti-India sentiment is running high in Bangladesh and New Delhi will need to build public goodwill.