Region
South Asia
The Political Storm in Nepal Seems to Be Over – For Now
By Sudha Ramachandran
A recent truce between K.P. Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal could be temporary.
Indian and Russian Navies Begin Exercise in the Bay of Bengal
By Abhijnan Rej
Many have questioned the signal New Delhi seeks to send Beijing by exercising with both Moscow and Washington.
India Deploys Ethnic Tibetan Special Operators Against China: What Next?
By Abhijnan Rej
Events early this week point to a particularly sharp turn in the India-China crisis in eastern Ladakh.
Bangladesh’s ‘Crossfire’ Culture Hits Home
By Brad Adams
Bangladeshi security forces have allegedly extrajudicially killed over 2,400 people during Sheikh Hasina's decade in power.
Is There an Indian Way of Foreign Policy? The Country’s Foreign Minister Thinks So
By Abhijnan Rej
External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar was speaking at the launch of his new book.
How China Strengthens the Quad
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Chinese belligerence further strengthens the motivation for Australia, India, Japan, and the United States to keep the Quad together.
Afghans Return to Games, Parks, Weddings Despite Virus Fears
By Associated Press
Desperate for relief from endless war combined with the pandemic, Afghans are rushing back to public recreation as the government eases the lockdown.
China’s Insurgency Card in India’s Northeast Is Overhyped
By Avinash Paliwal
Even if China decides to increase military and financial support for insurgents in India’s Northeast, it will find it difficult to alter the security situation there.
Prolonged Road to Recovery for Victims of Delhi Violence
By StoriesAsia
Seven months later, victims of communal violence in India’s capital are still awaiting compensation and rehabilitation.
Space Security and Geopolitical Competition in the Asia-Pacific
By Ankit Panda
Between the proliferation of counterspace capabilities and intensifying geopolitical competition, space is a critical domain for Asian powers.
The 1962 Internment of Chinese Indians
By Aadil Brar
The specter of another Sino-Indian war has raised worries that one of the horrors of that conflict could be repeated.
Beyond Hard Power and Politics: Finding a Way to Afghan Peace
By Vinay Kaura
Both the Afghan government and the Taliban need to demonstrate a seriousness of purpose in finding a solution to a long-running conflict.