Region
South Asia
India’s Identity Politics Has Reached Its Diaspora in the US
By Mohamed Zeeshan
Fragmentation of the Indian-American community stands to diminish its power as an Indian foreign policy lobby.
Kavkaz 2020: Why Russia’s Latest Military Drills Are a Golden Opportunity for Pakistan
By Shahid Hussain
Beyond a chance to deepen ties with Russia, Pakistan hopes to build bridges with Central Asian countries through the Kavkaz 2020 exercises.
Are the US and India on the Same Page When It Comes to the Quad?
By Abhijnan Rej
Recent conflicting statements by the Indian foreign minister and a U.S. deputy secretary of state provide little clarity about common future perceptions of the grouping.
India’s Economic Mess Stands to Complicate Its Strategic Posture
By Abhijnan Rej
An India that falters economically is unlikely to be the partner many want it to be. And Modi may be fine with that.
What Can the Imbalance in the BJP’s National vs Regional Popularity Tell Us?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The BJP supplies 55 percent of lawmakers in the federal Parliament but just 31.6 percent in state legislatures.
What Good Is the Russia-India-China Triangle for Moscow?
By Abhijnan Rej
Russia has viewed both India and China through the lens of its relationship with the West. And that may not be a bad thing in the future.
Is China Behind a Recent Insurgent Attack in India’s Northeast?
By Avinash Paliwal
China’s support for insurgent groups in India’s Northeast has a murky history.
Despite COVID-19 the Future of India’s Maoist Insurgency Looks Like Its Past
By Tarun Nair
The anti-state movement’s longevity is intimately tied to New Delhi’s overreliance on kinetic options. The pandemic is unlikely to change this.
Afghan President Names Council for Peace Deal with Taliban
By Associated Press
The High Council for National Reconciliation will have the final say on whether the Afghan government signs a possible deal struck with the Taliban.
China Attempts to Shift Its Boundary With India in Ladakh – Again
By Abhijnan Rej
The latest round in the ongoing crisis in eastern Ladakh bodes ill for a diplomatic resolution.
Can China Replace Saudi Arabia for Pakistan?
By Ameena Tanvir
Islamabad needs both Riyadh and Beijing for its domestic as well as foreign imperatives.
More Than Rising Water: Living Tenuously in the Sundarbans
By Debjani Bhattacharyya and Megnaa Mehtta
A plan for managed retreat of populations from the delta ignores the human cost.