Region
South Asia
The Politics of China’s Land Appropriation in Bhutan
By Robert Barnett
China has built 22 villages and settlements within Bhutan’s customary borders. And there is no sign that Bhutan can do anything about it – or that Beijing will face any costs.
Jammu and Kashmir’s New Government Faces Formidable Challenges
By Sudha Ramachandran
Restoration of J&K’s statehood and economic development will be uppermost on the agenda of the Omar Abdullah government.
Is Bangladesh’s Interim Government State Building by Stealth?
By Sanjay Pulipaka and Mohit Musaddi
It has taken significant policy decisions and is seeking to alter the very nature of the state apparatus.
India Emerges as ASEAN’s Hedging Bet Against China at Laos Summit
By Elizabeth Roche
The India-ASEAN joint statement endorsed ASEAN’s concerns over swiftly concluding a code of conduct in the South China Sea, in keeping with UNCLOS provisions.
India and the US 2024 Election
By Andrew Latham and Will Kochel
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris differ considerably on foreign policy, but neither is likely to lead a significant enhancement of the India-U.S. strategic relationship.
Behind the Scenes of US Nuclear Diplomacy With India
By Stephan Kieninger
New sources shed light on the United States’ diplomatic efforts after India’s nuclear tests in 1998.
Can Foreign Lenders Curb South Asia’s Infrastructure Corruption?
By Bulani Weerawardane and Malinda Meegoda
As Sri Lanka’s case shows, the infrastructure dilemma of developing countries is not just about financing but about governance.
India’s Stake in the Settlement of the Chagos Dispute
By Radhey Tambi
By walking the decades-old talk on demanding sovereignty for Mauritius and holding firm throughout the negotiation process, India has shown its commitment to Mauritius.
Punjab’s ‘Cancer Train’ Runs on Hope
By Abhiroop Chowdhury
Cases of cancer are widespread in Punjab and Haryana, where groundwater is contaminated by high pesticide use.
Pakistan Renegotiates Costly Contracts With 5 Private Power Producers
By Umair Jamal
Similar deals with other Independent Power Producers, including some set up under CPEC, are in the pipeline. Will China agree?
More Votes, Fewer Rights: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly to Reconvene for 1st Time Since Reorganization
By Tarushi Aswani
“People were waiting for a chance to express their resentment towards the coercive changes, but the real levers of power now lie outside the scope of the elected leadership.”
America’s Achilles Heel in the Indo-Pacific
By Samiksh Jain
The United States has treated the Indian Ocean as an afterthought in its Indo-Pacific vision.