Region
South Asia
Could the Islamic State – Khorasan Province Be the Next Chapter of Global Terrorism?
By Arian Sharifi
Peace between the Afghan government and the Taliban is not a silver bullet for peace in the region. ISKP poses a significant threat.
Is Bangladesh Growing Closer to China at the Expense of Its Relations With India?
By Masum Billah
Bangladeshi experts believe media speculation on deteriorating Bangladesh-India relations is overhyped.
Fresh Round of India-China Military Commanders’ Talks Hint at a New Status Quo on their Border
By Abhijnan Rej
A joint statement after the meeting does not mention restoration of status quo in eastern Ladakh – an omission consistent with hardening Chinese position.
Could Pakistan Move to Make Gilgit-Baltistan a New Province Soon?
By Abhijnan Rej
Islamabad’s decision will factor in several domestic and geopolitical considerations.
China’s Stake in the Afghan Peace Process
By Sohrab Azad
Afghanistan is already of strategic importance to Beijing. As U.S. troops leave, China's influence will grow.
Witnesses: Afghan Government Airstrikes Kill 24 Civilians
By Associated Press
The Afghan Defense Ministry, however, said the airstrikes killed 30 Taliban fighters.
Voices From the Himalayas Amid Tensions Along the China-India Border
By Bhat Burhan
Beneath the geopolitical clash between India and China, the people of Ladakh live with the weight of an economic collapse and worries about war.
Was India’s Special Frontier Force Engaged in Bhutan’s Operation All Clear to Flush Out Militants?
By StoriesAsia
A 2019 court judgement against an Assamese militant note presents new evidence.
Pakistan Opposition, Backed by Ex-Premier, to Protest Khan
By Associated Press
Nawaz Sharif has re-entered Pakistan’s political fray, calling for Khan’s ouster.
The Intra-Afghan Dialogue Is Good News for Pakistan-US Relations
By Syed Ali Zia Jaffery
Successful conclusion of the talks will allow both countries to explore other areas of cooperation and rebuild ties firmly.
2 Recent Alleged Episodes of Chinese Espionage Raise Worrying – and Difficult – Questions
By Abhijnan Rej
The arrest of an Indian journalist and ongoing investigation of a Brussels-based think tanker point to growing Chinese intelligence push across several civil societies.
Police Reforms Are Necessary in Punjab Province. Why Won’t PTI Do It?
By Umair Jamal
Why has it become impossible to reform Punjab’s police under the PTI government?