Region
South Asia
Violent Clashes Over Government Jobs Quota System Leave Scores Injured in Bangladesh
By Julhas Alam
The quota system sets aside 30 percent of government jobs for family members of those who fought in the 1971 Bangladesh liberation war.
Has Bangladesh Lost Its Footing in the China-India Balancing Act?
By Syful Islam
Was a tilt toward India to blame for Sheikh Hasina's lackluster visit to China? Or is Beijing simply reading the economic tea leaves?
India’s Arm Sales to Israel During a War Are a Political Statement
By Omair Anas
India must seek a broader regional engagement beyond bilateral immediacies in the Middle East.
Pakistan’s Government Accuses Ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan of Treason
By Munir Ahmed
Khan's party said the government's moves are a desperate response to recent court verdicts throwing out previous convictions against him.
Why Is the Bangladesh Government Unable to Quell Ongoing Students Protests?
By Mubashar Hasan and Arild Engelsen Ruud
Despite dominating the state, the Awami League government is unable to establish control over society even after 15 years in power.
Nepal’s Khadga Prasad Oli Takes Oath as Prime Minister for 4th Time
By Binaj Gurubacharya
He will have to win a vote of confidence within a month to continue in office.
Districts in the Western Indian Himalayan Region Are More Prone to Climate Change Risks, Says New Study
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
According to the IIT-M report, Shimla in Himachal Pradesh is the most hazard-prone district of the IHR followed by the East Sikkim in the Northeast.
Can Russia Help Cash-Strapped Pakistan?
By Syed Basim Raza and Saleem Abbas
As important is diversifying trade partners as deeper cooperation with Russia may incur diplomatic consequences for Pakistan.
Is Maldivian President Muizzu the Target of Sorcery?
By Ahmed Naish
Or are authorities using sorcery allegations as a pretext to arrest a former close aide of Muizzu who allegedly had evidence of his corruption during his days as Malé mayor?
Deportation of Afghan Migrants to Continue, Pakistan Government Says
By Munir Ahmed
The announcement came a day after Islamabad said it has extended the stay of 1.45 million Afghan refugees residing in the country.
The Manipur Conflict: Internal Discontent, Policy Gaps, and Regional Implications
By Anuradha Oinam and Stanzin Lhaskyabs
The prolonged conflict, nearing a civil war, is causing a significant and irreversible shift in how the people of Manipur perceive each other and New Delhi.
Pakistan Says 1.45 Million Afghans Can Stay For Another Year Following UN Refugee Chief’s Visit
By Munir Ahmed
The decision came after a widely criticized anti-migrant crackdown that started last year forced an estimated 600,000 Afghans to return home.