Region
South Asia
Why the Himalayan Region Is Integral to a Rules-Based Order in the Indo-Pacific
By Jagannath Panda, Ryohei Kasai, and Eerishika Pankaj
Chinese militarization and expansionism in the Himalayas remains a perennial concern not just for India, but for the United States – and its Indo-Pacific allies and partners.
A Grand Bargain with the Taliban in Doha
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
The Taliban certainly need to be engaged. But it can’t be at the cost of the rights of women and girls.
The UN’s Capitulation to the Taliban
By Davood Moradian
For decades, the United Nations has failed Afghanistan.
The Doha Meeting: Where Were the Afghan Women?
By Amina Zurmati and Qudratullah Zurmati
By marginalizing Afghan women, the U.N. risks perpetuating the very injustices it aims to address.
Why Modi Made Russia the Destination of the First Bilateral Visit of His Third Term?
By Elizabeth Roche
The likely return of Trump as U.S. president is expected to reduce American support for Ukraine. Modi could be eyeing a peacemaker’s role in that conflict.
How Did a Religious Gathering in India Turn Into a Deadly Stampede?
By Biswajeet Banerjee and Krutika Pathi
The event was held in a tent in a muddy field and had permission for 80,000 to attend. Some 250,000 people showed up.
Medical Entrance Scam Charge Hits Modi Government
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Irregularities in two top competitive exams have revived the federalism debate in India.
Stampede at Religious Event in India Kills at Least 116, Mostly Women and Children
By Biswajeet Banerjee
Thousands of people a rushed to leave a makeshift tent following an event with Hindu figure Bhole Baba. The resulting stampede left over 100 dead and 80 more injured.
Northeast India’s Battle Against Drugs
By Sajal Nag
The drug menace in India’s northeastern states has major implications for the country’s external and internal security.
What Modi 3.0 Can Expect from Maldives
By Athaulla A Rasheed
The appearance of Maldives President Muizzu alongside Narendra Modi signals the warming of the relationship between the island nation and regional power India.
Shattering Silence: Pakistan’s Journey Against Gender-Based Violence
By Fizza Abbas
Over the last decade, Pakistan has built up its legal infrastructure to combat GBV, but implementation remains deeply flawed. Can civil society fill in the gaps?
The Past (and Future) of the Territorial Swap Offer in the China-India Border Dispute
By Ameya Pratap Singh
Twice, China and India had chances to settle their disputed border through a “package deal,” but domestic politics got in the way. Is such a solution still possible?
Sri Lanka’s Defense Cooperation with India: Strengthening Ties or Strategic Dependence?
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Exposing a large segment of a country's military officers to the thinking and training of a foreign power, especially one so near, can have significant consequences.
Modi’s Crackdown on Foreign Journalists Is a Problem for the West
By Mohamed Zeeshan
By restricting and even evicting foreign journalists, the government is closing an important channel of dialogue and exchange with the West.
Maldives Braces for Austerity to Avert Debt Crisis
By Ahmed Naish
Credit ratings agency Fitch downgraded the Maldives to “junk” status, casting doubt on the country’s ability to meet “substantial upcoming external debt-servicing obligations.”
Pakistan’s Azm-e-Istehkam Operation: Old Wine in a New Bottle?
By Abdul Basit
The counterterrorism campaign is loud on rhetoric, low on substance and offers nothing substantive to stem the rising tide of militancy in Pakistan.
The Future of Cross-Strait Ties Under a Lai Presidency in Taiwan
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
How will China approach a Lai-led Taiwan?
The Incredible Success, and Hope, of Afghanistan’s Cricket Team
By Grant Wyeth
The team’s rise is extraordinary given the chaos embroiling Afghanistan over the past four and a half decades. Cricket represents a rare spot of hope for a troubled country.
The China-Russia ‘Axis’ Is Overhyped
By Rahul Mishra and Yanitha Meena Louis
Both Indo-Pacific and BRICS+ dynamics deter such a possibility.
India-US Technology Ties Deepen Amid New Washington Consensus
By Rahul Jaybhay
While India was uneasy about fully adopting the old Washington consensus in the 1980s, Delhi has embraced the new consensus, engaging in initiatives and collaborations that ensure reduced dependency on China.
Modi Government Begins Third Term on Combative Note
By Kavita Chowdhury
The BJP, despite diminished numbers, rode rough-shod over the opposition to elect the controversial Om Birla as speaker of the house.
How Nepali Cricket Is Becoming a Beacon of Hope and Soft Power
By Shishir Bhatta
Despite a lackluster performance at the latest T20 World Cup, Nepal’s cricket is poised for rapid growth.
Afghan Hopes Are Riding on the Doha Conference
By Freshta Jalalzai
With the Taliban finally joining the U.N.-hosted meeting, Afghans are hoping for a much-needed breakthrough.
PM Hasina’s Delhi Visit Energizes Bangladesh-India Relations
By Aaqib Md Shatil
Energy connectivity with Nepal and Bhutan via India can help Bangladesh reduce dependency on fossil fuel.