Region
South Asia
Crime Wave Sweeps Post-Hasina Bangladesh
By Saqlain Rizve
Not only are people vulnerable to crime but also, their faith in the interim government is eroding.
Beyond Terrorism: A Brief History of SAARC’s Failures
By Mohd Amdadul Haque
Long before the Uri attack doomed the regional grouping, SAARC was plagued by distrust and a lack of consensus.
Growing Trans-Atlantic Rift on Russia Complicates EU Outreach to India
By Chietigj Bajpaee
Despite a Western consensus on engaging New Delhi, the reality is there is a growing trans-Atlantic split on India.
Bandit Rule: Pakistan’s Burning Domestic Security Issue
By Muhammad Murad
It’s not just terrorism and militancy – criminal gangs are a serious problem in parts of Sindh and Punjab.
India Could Put Chabahar on Slow Burner as IMEC Gathers Pace
By Elizabeth Roche
Abandoning this port project is not a preferred option for India as its Central Asia ambitions depend on trade via this Iranian port.
Iron and the Archeological Battle Between North and South India
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Iron implements found in Tamil Nadu indicate that the Iron Age began here 5,300 years ago. Politicizing this fact does a disservice to archeology and the quest for truth.
Sri Lanka’s 2025 Budget: Balancing IMF Commitments and Domestic Priorities
By Tharindu Udayanga Kamburawala
The 2025 budget – the first under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake – reveals a delicate balancing act between adhering to IMF mandates and addressing domestic economic realities.
The Unnoticed Beneficiary of the Mauritius-UK Chagos Island Deal? India.
By Krzysztof Iwanek
New Delhi has far more influence on Mauritius than may be noticed in Europe.
Saudi Arabia Emerges a Reliable Partner to Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
However, Pakistani domestic politics and propaganda campaigns could weaken the bond.
How Afghanistan Can Benefit from China’s Investments
By Hamayun Khan and Nasrat Sayed
A strategic relationship with China could end Afghanistan’s isolation through economic cooperation and ensure stability through strategic engagement.
The Fraying of the Taliban’s Counternarcotics Efforts
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
Tracing the ebbs and flows of Afghanistan’s narco-economy, which reflects shifting Taliban priorities and global conditions.
Hindi Film ‘Mrs’ Shakes up the Myth of Blissfully Married Indian Women
By Kavita Chowdhury
The movie has conservatives and men’s groups up in arms.