Region
South Asia
Russia Hosts Afghan Peace Conference, Hoping to Boost Talks
By Vladimir Isachenkov
In a statement issued after the talks, Russia, the U.S., China, and Pakistan called on the warring parties to reduce the level of violence in the country.
Finding Strategic Autonomy in the Quad: India’s Trial by Fire
By Monish Tourangbam and Anupama Vijayakumar
In New Delhi’s pursuit of influence in the Indo-Pacific, the flexibility and traction accorded by the practice of strategic autonomy will be its guiding north star.
US Defense Secretary Austin’s Visit to India: A Sign of Closer India-US Security Ties
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Austin is set to land in India on Friday, for a visit that aims to deepen defense cooperation between the United States and India.
New Mega-City Could Be a Death Blow for India’s Ancient Tribes
By Anup Dutta
The vulnerable tribal groups of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are already on the verge of extinction. A proposal to develop one of the islands into a free trade zone would make things even worse.
Can India Mold the Quad for Its Own Gains?
By Mohamed Zeeshan
India represents the only developing country that can challenge China in the long run. The Quad must help build India’s strengths.
US-India Relations: The Shift From Trump to Biden
By Emily Ashbridge
As Washington and Delhi seek stronger ties, three policy shifts underway in the Biden administration may limit cooperation.
India Contemplates New Freedom and Democracy Indices After ‘Hypocrisy’ Cries
By Abhijnan Rej
Ironically, India’s performance on many social and political indices has worsened under the watch of a government extremely sensitive to Western criticism.
The ‘Quad’ Summit: Delivering Value in the Indo-Pacific
By Ankit Panda
The meeting of the leaders of the four countries marks an important milestone in the development of the ‘Quad’ as a regional mechanism.
Eagle Down: The Last Special Forces Fighting the Forever War
By Catherine Putz
An interview with Jessica Donati.
British PM Johnson to Visit India in April Amid Indo-Pacific ‘Tilt’ – And Squabbles
By Abhijnan Rej
In the Johnson government’s mind, Britain’s return to the “east of Suez” must be matched with deeper ties with India. Will domestic politics play spoilsport?
Once Again, Pakistan’s Women’s March Is Targeted With a Vicious Smear Campaign
By Allia Bukhari
Pakistani women challenging toxic masculinity are being vilified.
Violence Follows New ‘Anti-Conversion’ Law in India’s Madhya Pradesh
By Harshita Rathore
Fears rise among religious minorities, especially Christians, in Madhya Pradesh as violence spikes following a controversial new law.