Region
South Asia
India’s Foreign Policy in Modi 2.0’s First Year
By Rupakjyoti Borah
Challenges lie ahead for New Delhi as the Modi government looks to the future.
New Delhi Nurses Protest as Cracks Show in Indian Healthcare
By Associated Press
Nurses at one of the Indian capital’s leading hospitals began protests this week over long shifts and shortfalls in personal protective equipment.
The Cyber Threat Facing Pakistan
By Muhammad Abdul Qadeer
The threat of Indian cyberattacks against Pakistan becomes more serious given India’s growing cybersecurity cooperation with Israel.
Will Pakistan’s Mass Surveillance Strategy Outlive the Pandemic?
By Kaukab Tahir Shairani
With over 51,000 active COVID-19 cases, Pakistani authorities have remained silent on the scope and effectiveness of the militant-tracking system.
Tariffs and Digital Technology in Modi’s Self-Reliant India
By Ameya Pratap Singh and Urvi Tembey
COVID-19 has ushered in a greater emphasis on domestic capacity building in Modi’s India.
The Pandemic Revealed India’s Invisible Workforce
By Neeta Lal
COVID-19 shone a harsh light on the plight of India’s migrant workers. Now legislative changes are finally in the offing to better their lot.
Fingers, Boots, and Lines: Understanding the 2020 India-China Border Tensions
By Ankit Panda
What’s driving the latest bout of India-China tensions?
India Expands Diplomatic Efforts Amid Border Standoff With China
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
New Delhi has been sending Beijing signals via its diplomatic interactions with the U.S., Taiwan, and Australia in recent weeks.
Amid Virus, Those in India’s Largest Slum Help One Another
By Associated Press
Dharavi, India’s largest slum, has been hard-hit by the pandemic.
What Does COVID-19 Mean for Terrorism in Bangladesh?
By Shafi Md Mostofa
How the pandemic intersects with challenges of Islamist radicalization for Bangladesh.
Cyclone Spares India’s Business Capital From Major Damage
By Associated Press
Cyclone Nisarga’s damage to Mumbai was less intense than feared.
Balochistan Erupts in Protests Over a Murdered Mother and Her Injured 4-Year-Old
By Mariyam Suleman
Having witnessed years of war and violence, Balochs hardly need a reminder that no one is safe in the province – not even inside one’s home.