Region
South Asia
Governing Ineffectively: Has Pakistan’s Ruling Party Turned a Health Crisis Into a Political Crisis?
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan’s political crisis is deepening with the rise of COVID-19 cases.
Suspension of Indian Labor Laws to Hurt Low-Income Workers
By Adil Bhat
Proposed changes to India’s labor laws are both a COVID-19 mitigation measure and a step backwards.
The Big Lesson of the India-China Conflict: Borders Don’t Work at High Altitude
By Ruth Gamble and Alexander Davis
The clash should call into question the necessity of territorializing these fragile and isolated environments in the first place.
Pakistan’s ‘Occupied Balochistan’
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Drawing parallels with Bosnia, Palestine, and Kashmir, the Balochistan National Party chief accused the state of colonizing the region.
The Rohingyas and the Elephants: How Humans and Nature Collide in Refugee Camps
By Shah Tazrian Ashrafi
Myanmar’s violent campaign of driving the Rohingya people out of their territory has both human and environmental costs.
What Does India’s Election as a Non-Permanent Member of the UNSC Mean For Pakistan?
By Umair Jamal
Will Islamabad face consequences at the Security Council with India’s membership?
5 Factors Driving Anti-India Sentiment in Nepal
By Birat Anupam
Beyond the border dispute, there are other longstanding causes of Nepali resentment toward India.
The Galwan Valley India-China Skirmish Is a Gamechanger for New Delhi
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
This time around, it is probably fair to say that no “Wuhan spirit” can salvage bilateral relations.
The Limits of India’s Urge to Boycott Chinese Brands
By Anubhav Roy
The reality of Indian manufacturing – and consumption – makes such a boycott unrealistic.
Blood Spilled on the China-India Border
By Sudha Ramachandran
With dozens dead in the latest clash, Sino-Indian tensions at their highest point in decades.
A Carnival on the City’s Margins: The Sonepur Mela of Bihar
By Subir Rana
The annual festival combines livestock sales with massive bazaars, nighttime theater with carnival rides, and, over it all, political ads.
How Bollywood Discriminates Against Playback Singers
By StoriesAsia
Bollywood’s playback singing industry is brutal for upstarts and newcomers.