Region
South Asia
India’s Opposition-free Parliament
By Kavita Chowdhury
The Narendra Modi administration suspended 146 opposition members of parliament for demanding answers from the government. Then it pushed through controversial legislation.
What Lies Ahead for Bangladesh
By Aaqib Md Shatil
There are fears that after the flawed election, the country will descend to totalitarian rule.
Sino-Indian Border Infrastructure in the Indian Defense Ministry’s Year End Review
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Given the state of bilateral relations between India and China, New Delhi is doubling down on its efforts regarding strategic border infrastructure.
Enthusiasm Marks Filing of Nominations for Elections in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
The number of people who have applied to contest the upcoming elections has increased by 33 percent over that in the 2018 election.
India’s Space Program in 2023: Taking Stock
By Namrata Goswami
2023 witnessed some rather game-changing updates to India’s space vision.
The Delimitation of Pakistan’s Democracy
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Whether the delay in elections, and the tarnished delimitation process, abets any party in the February polls remains to be seen.
Economic Revival is on the Minds of Bhutanese Voters
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
The final round of Bhutan’s fourth general election on January 9 will be a contest between the PDP and the BTP.
Why Do Half of Pakistan’s Voters Stay Away From the Polls?
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
The country’s youth, women, transgender community and people with disabilities either stay away from voting or their access to the process is restricted.
India Announces Republic Day Chief Guest: French President Emmanuel Macron
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
New Delhi and Paris have a lot in common in terms of their strategic perspectives on a free, open, inclusive, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
Balochistan’s Long March Protest
By Shannon Tiezzi
An interview with Somaiyah Hafeez about the current protest movement demanding an end to forced disappearances and real accountability in Balochistan.
In Coal’s Shadow, Bangladeshi Women Forge a New Life Through Art
By Auvro Alam
Displaced by a massive coal power plant, a group of women in Matarbari have turned to embroidery to craft a future.
The US Does Not Lack Leverage Over India
By Mohamed Zeeshan
Washington should not avoid honest discussions with India on differences for fear of souring ties.