Region
South Asia
Vandalized iPhone Plant Highlights India’s Torturous Economic Path
By Abhijnan Rej
Under- and overregulation of markets have both introduced their share of problems in the Indian economy.
‘Love Jihad’ and the Crafting of a Bigoted Law in India
By Rahul Machaiah
A new law in Uttar Pradesh seeks to create onerous burdens on inter-faith marriages. It is bound to have long-term negative repercussions.
Counterterrorism or Counterinsurgency? Biden’s Coming Afghanistan Dilemma
By Carlo J.V. Caro
History bears witness to the challenges both strategies face in Afghanistan.
India’s Out of RCEP: What’s Next for the Country and Free Trade?
By Prachi Priya and Aniruddha Ghosh
India’s foreign trade policy must be aligned to its self-reliance goals. But it also needs to work towards making domestic industries competitive.
Mystery Disease in Indian Town Leaves Experts Baffled
By Sudha Ramachandran
While the situation in Eluru in Andhra Pradesh is now contained, the disease has once again drawn attention to water contamination, a common Indian problem.
5 Facts About Nepal’s UN Membership
By Birat Anupam
Nepal became a member of the United Nations on December 14, 1955 – and it continues to contribute to that world body 65 years later.
Protesting Indian Farmers Call for 2nd Strike in a Week
By Associated Press
Talks between farmers and the Modi government remain deadlocked as farmers refuse to compromise.
Indian Military Pushes Ahead with War Stockpiling
By Abhijnan Rej
Absent clear political assessment around the possibility of a large-scale conventional conflict, the Indian armed forces have had to make do with ad hoc measures.
To Deepen Relations With India, Australia Should ‘Step Up’ in South Asia
By Henry Storey
Canberra can help deepen relations with New Delhi by putting more effort into its relations with other South Asia states.
Report: Afghans Losing Hope for Peace Process Amid Violence
By Associated Press
A few districts in some provinces were not surveyed due to high levels of violence and instability.
Pakistan: Reporting in a Pandemic
By Tehreem Azeem
Amid COVID-19, Pakistani journalists are looking for training to help them counter misinformation and stay safe while reporting.
Indian Scientist’s Work Could Help Fight Environmental Challenges in South Asia
By StoriesAsia
As South Asia battles several challenges emanating from climate change, research such as Jagannath Biswakarma's stands to make a difference.