Region
South Asia
India Must Settle the Teesta River Dispute With Bangladesh for Lasting Gains
By Anuttama Banerji
The “Golden Era” in India-Bangladesh relations must also lead to resolution of the most vexing issue between the two.
What the China-Iran Strategic Cooperation Pact Means for India
By Mahima Duggal
New Delhi must revisit its approach to Tehran, especially if it wishes to limit China’s growing influence within Iran.
Did Lavrov’s India Trip Reset India-Russia Ties?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Despite public display of affection, all is not well in the India-Russia relationship.
Modi Gets 2nd Vaccine Dose as India Hits Record For Daily Cases
By Associated Press
The prime minister urged Indians to get vaccinated as the country sees its case count soar to new heights.
Afghans Work to Stem Polio Rise Amid Violence, Pandemic
By Rahim Faiez
Afghanistan and Pakistan are the only two countries in the world where polio is still endemic.
State and Non-State Actors Alike Threaten Pakistani Women’s Rights
By Umair Jamal
Between Prime Minister Imran Khan’s insensitive remarks and Pakistani Taliban threats, women in the country face an uphill battle for their rights.
US Destroyer Carries Out FONOP in Indian EEZ
By Abhijnan Rej
The move to publicly challenge India’s “excessive maritime claims” is sure to irk New Delhi privately.
Attention Turns to Proposed Summit on Afghanistan in Turkey
By Catherine Putz
The proposed summit is said to be scheduled to open on April 16, but the pieces are all still in flux.
Afghanistan: A Difficult Road Ahead, But Change Is Inescapable
By Abdallah Al Dardari and Zafiris Tzannatos
If peace is achieved soon, Afghanistan can face the future with optimism.
Pakistan’s Shias Face Double Threat: Extremists and Their Own Government
By Jaffer A. Mirza
With their safety at stake, Pakistan’s beleaguered Shia community is seeking justice from the country’s founder.
Deadly Maoist Insurgents Strike Again in India, Exposing Security Flaws
By Sudha Ramachandran
Fighting the insurgents requires discretion and nimbleness, not a loud, visible intrusion of security forces.
Putting the Serum Institute of India’s Success in Perspective
By Krzysztof Iwanek
AstraZeneca’s cooperation with the Serum Institute of India is a success for the Make in India campaign, but not necessarily the idea of a self-reliant India.