Region
South Asia
Why India and the United States Must Come Together
By Rupakjyoti Borah
India’s best bet in managing China is closer ties with the United States.
Pakistan Finds ‘Human Error’ in Deadly Karachi Plane Crash
By Associated Press
The crash, which killed 97 people, was the result of pilot error, according to Pakistan’s investigation.
In Afghanistan, Healthcare Services Targeted for Attacks
By Catherine Putz
In just over 10 weeks, amid a pandemic, a dozen attacks deliberately targeted healthcare workers or services in Afghanistan.
Keeping a Bad Deal at All Costs: US Moral Failure in Afghanistan
By Aidan Mark Lewis
U.S. policy toward Afghanistan has been short-sighted and ill-conceived for decades.
Why COVID-19 Must Not Constrain Access to Abortion in India
By StoriesAsia
During the pandemic, India must ensure that access to critical women’s health facilities remain unimpeded.
India’s Education System Feels a Digital Divide Amid the Pandemic
By StoriesAsia
India’s strategy to provide online education in villages has a major blindspot.
The Origins of Today’s Sino-India Tensions
By Ankit Panda
Jonathan Ward discusses the historic origins of the ongoing India-China border disputes.
What Does the China-India Standoff in Ladakh Mean for Pakistan?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
For Islamabad, the Sino-Indian border clash is a chance to press the advantage on the Kashmir issue.
How COVID-19 Worsens Gender Inequality in Nepal
By Luna K.C.
The pandemic will worsen existing gaps in women's education, income, and employment prospects.
Can Pakistan International Airlines Be Saved?
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
A flawed safety record, troubled finances, and lack of transparency: for many, the PIA is a microcosm of all that ails Pakistan.
No, the ‘Self-Reliant India Campaign’ Is Not About Protectionism
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The campaign is a mixture of an anti-crisis packet and a continuation of liberalization measures.
Why India Needs to Draw the Line With China: The Geopolitics of the Sino-Indian Skirmish
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India needs to draw the right lessons from the Galwan Valley skirmish.