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South Asia
Bhasan Char: A New Home for Rohingya Refugees
By StoriesAsia
Bangladesh has relocated some of the Rohingya refugees in the country to an island in the Bay of Bengal.
Bangladesh’s Dangerous Islamist Appeasement – And What It Portends
By Manas Nag
Left unchecked and periodically molly-coddled, Bangladesh’s Islamist parties could spell havoc for its democracy.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia: BFF No More
By Umair Jamal
Bullied by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan is turning toward Iran, Malaysia, and Turkey instead.
India’s Fight Against ‘Copying’ Candidates
By Krzysztof Iwanek
In Indian politics a candidate may get his name, his symbol or party symbol copied by his rivals.
Nepal President Dissolves Parliament in a Move Many Term ‘Unconstitutional’
By Abhijnan Rej
Nepal will hold fresh elections in April and May next year.
How India Aims to Make the Best of Bangladesh’s Independence Anniversary
By Abhijnan Rej
Bangladesh will celebrate its 50th anniversary as an independent country next year. The Modi government has good reasons to celebrate alongside in its run-up.
India-Iran-Uzbekistan Pursue Central Asian Connectivity
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The Iranian port of Chabahar has the potential to shift some of the regional dynamics in India’s favor.
‘Indian Chronicles’ – a New War of Narratives Between India and Pakistan?
By Hassan Aslam Shad
A new report highlighting India’s disinformation campaign against Pakistan could help rebuild Pakistan’s international image. However, that is a tall order.
US Joint Chiefs Chairman Meets With Taliban on Peace Talks
By Associated Press
Army Gen. Mark A. Milley met with Taliban negotiators in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday and then flew to Kabul.
On Religion and Tolerance, the Modi Government Must Walk the Talk
By Arkoprabho Hazra
A recent speech by an Indian diplomat at the UN unintentionally highlights growing discrepancy between India’s global pronouncements and actions at home.
Taliban Team in Pakistan as Calls Grow for Afghan Ceasefire
By Associated Press
Violence remains high in Afghanistan as negotiators take a break. Talks are expected to resume in early January.
India Inches Forward to Block Chinese Telecom Equipment
By Abhijnan Rej
A new directive to issue “trust source” certification for telecom equipment paves the way for a ban on Chinese 5G solutions.