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South Asia
Can Nepal’s Army Become a Threat to Its Democracy?
By Sushav Niraula
Nepal’s army has expanded its commercial interests while democratic governments have foundered on many fronts. That could be a problem for the country.
Taliban Return to Doha, Setting Stage for Afghan Peace Talks
By Associated Press
The delayed negotiations are the second, critical part to a peace deal the U.S. signed with the Taliban in February in Doha.
India to Build New Transshipment Terminal in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
By Sudha Ramachandran
The facility is expected to help India boost its maritime trade.
Early Marriages in India: No Child’s Play
By Neeta Lal
A toxic cocktail of the raging pandemic, economic crisis, and closed schools for months is exacerbating social ills like early marriages.
Triangles of Instability: Nuclear Dilemmas and How They Feed into Each Other
By Abhijnan Rej
Two overlapping triangular nuclear relationships could compound risks and complicate deterrence calculi for all the parties involved.
Bangladesh’s Ambiguity on Religion Has Been Expensive for the Country
By Shafi Md Mostofa
The lack of a clear position on where Bangladesh stands vis-à-vis state and religion has helped breed fundamentalism, extremism, and anti-West sentiments in that country.
Women in India’s Armed Forces Continue to Battle Prejudice Despite Modest Victories
By Adrija Roychowdhury
India has a rich history of women in the armed forces. Why is it taking so long to remember it?
Indian Defense Minister Visits Tehran Amid Predictable Complications in Ties
By Abhijnan Rej
Having lost significant leverage over Iran, India must now contend with the warming ties between Beijing and Tehran.
India-China Tensions Spike in the Himalayas
By Ankit Panda
Indian and Chinese troops will likely continue to face off for the long-haul this winter in Eastern Ladakh.
Is the Managed Retreat Plan for the Sundarbans Misguided?
By Debjani Bhattacharyya and Megnaa Mehtta
Planners need to look beyond technocratic solutions as they rise to the challenges posed by climate change.
Controversy Around a New Citizenship Register in Assam Festers
By StoriesAsia
The Citizenship (Amendment) Act passed last year had fueled the fire around the NRC in Assam.
Pakistan and the Belt and Road: New Horizons for a Globalized RMB
By Muhammad Tayyab Safdar and Joshua Zabin
CPEC will be an important testing ground for the internationalization of China’s currency.