Region
South Asia
Pakistan and the US Join Hands in Counterterrorism Operation
By Umair Jamal
Is the recent arrest of an ISKP commander a one-off instance, or will it lead to wider counterterrorism cooperation?
The Rise of the National Citizen Party: A New Dawn in Bangladeshi Politics?
By Shafi Md Mostofa
A new political party formed by the students who led the July 2024 uprising represents a bold attempt to redefine Bangladeshi politics.
Husain Haqqani on Trump 2.0 and Pakistan-US Relations
By Sudha Ramachandran
Although Pakistan may not be "a priority for U.S. interests as it was earlier... the U.S. simply cannot ignore a nuclear-armed Muslim country with 240 million people."
Before Gender Equality, Balochistan’s Women Must Fight for Basic Survival
By Sabiha Baloch
While much of the world’s feminist movements focus on empowerment and equality, in Balochistan, the struggle is far more basic: the right to exist in a place where human rights are routinely violated.
Why South Asian Militaries Need to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
By Mahmud Hussain
South Asian militaries need to work cooperatively to build a regional climate security strategy.
Do India’s Domestic Violence Laws Discriminate Against Men?
By Kavita Chowdhury
Official data shows that every third woman in India is a victim of domestic violence
South Asian University, a Regional Center for Excellence, Faces ‘Indianization’ Charge
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
India’s communal politics have seeped into the campus, curtailing academic freedom and embroiling the university in controversies.
EU Keeps Ban on Nepali Aircraft Flying in Its Airspace
By Birat Anupam
Is Nepal’s purchase of Chinese aircraft, which breaks the European monopoly over Nepal’s aviation sector, behind the continuing EU blacklisting of Nepal?
Violence Against Women Is Widespread in Pakistan
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Over 2,000 cases of domestic violence, 500 cases of honor killings, and 5,000 cases of rape were reported across Pakistan in 2024. Conviction rates were below 2 percent.
Are Uyghur Militants Becoming ISKP’s New Force?
By Besmillah Taban and David O’Brien
As the Taliban crack down on Uyghur fighters, complying with pressure from China, the Islamic State sees a recruiting opportunity.
Holding the Taliban Accountable for the Grave Violation of Women’s Rights Still Matters
By Nazifa Haqpal
While an ICJ case may not immediately change conditions on the ground in Afghanistan, it nevertheless carries profound symbolic, political, and legal weight.
Pakistan-Turkiye Agreements: A New Era of Cooperation or More Symbolic Diplomacy?
By Fizza Abbas
Erdogan's recent visit continued existing trends of strengthening cooperation between the two countries, especially in the areas of trade, investment, and defense.