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South Asia
The Hidden Cost of Mining Coal in Assam
By StoriesAsia
What officials hid from public scrutiny about coal mining at the ‘Amazon of the East’
Galwanized Mood: How India’s Hindu Nationalists Have Reacted to the India-China Crisis
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The RSS’ mouthpieces spoke of Beijing in belligerent words, but did not admit failures or formally suggest any new policies to counter China.
Militants Attack Karachi Stock Exchange, Killing at Least 3
By Associated Press
The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack.
Trump Denies Knowledge of Intel Report on Russian Bounties for Killing Americans in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
A series of media reports, citing U.S. intelligence sources, allege that President Trump was briefed on an alleged Russian operation offering bounties for dead Americans in Afghanistan.
COVID-19: Nepal in Crisis
By Peter Gill
The coronavirus crisis has brought to the fore -- and exacerbated -- a number of the Nepali state’s long-standing weaknesses.
After a Pandemic Surge, Lockdown Returns to India’s Northeast
By StoriesAsia
The Indian state of Assam is resuming a lockdown amid concerns about the virus.
What Can India Offer Africa?
By Christian Kurzydlowski
Amid a growing rivalry with China, how can India set its African engagement strategy apart?
The Dangers of Dog-Whistling to Extremists in the Maldives
By Mushfiq Mohamed
How “liberal” political actors in the Maldives dog-whistle violent extremists and why it matters.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Dubs Osama Bin Laden a ‘Martyr’: What Now?
By Umair Jamal
The statement brings to the fore uncomfortable truths.
Indian Army Chief Visits Troops Near Troubled China Border
By Ashok Sharma and Aijaz Hussain
General M.M. Naravane traveled to the Ladakh region, where 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a recent skirmish.
Fighting Gender Inequality in India During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By M Niaz Asadullah and Kalyani Raghunathan
The pandemic will drive many women in India into poverty and food insecurity.
The Sino-Indian Clash: Russia in the Middle
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The Sino-Indian clash puts Russia in an awkward position.