Region
South Asia
Can COVID-19 Draw Pakistan and Russia Closer Together?
By Shahid Hussain
In recent years, Russia and Pakistan have put aside some of their differences. The coronavirus could accelerate this reconciliation.
Taliban Say They Don’t Have Missing US Contractor
By Associated Press
"We don't have any information about the missing American," a Taliban spokesman says.
Road Inauguration Sparks India, Nepal Border Row
By Ankit Panda
Nepal has cited the inauguration of a road by India as a violation of its sovereignty.
India’s Renewed Embrace of the Non-Aligned Movement
By Ashutosh Nagda
Prime Minister Modi’s participation at the NAM virtual summit hints at a tactical shift in his foreign policy.
Maldives Sees Rapid Spike in COVID-19 Patients
By Associated Press
Up to a fourth of people living in the archipelago, especially in the crowded capital city, could become infected.
Anti-India Clashes Continue in Tense Kashmir for Third Day
By Associated Press
The killing of a top rebel commander has sparked large-scale protests in the restive region.
How a South Indian State Flattened Its Coronavirus Curve
By Binaifer Nowrojee
India’s first coronavirus case was discovered in Kerala in January. Local authorities moved swiftly to confront the threat.
What Explains Bhutan’s Success Battling COVID-19?
By Sonam Ongmo and Tej Parikh
The under-resourced nation’s response, led by science and quick preventative action, has been fortified by its traditional communal values.
The Trade and Transit Woes of Landlocked Afghanistan During COVID- 19
By Shoaib A. Rahim
Pakistan plays a big role in dictating the fortunes of the Afghan economy.
Will COVID-19 Reshape Nepal’s Diplomacy?
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
What will Nepal’s relationships with India, China, and the U.S. look like after COVID-19?
The Belt and Road in Sri Lanka: Beyond the Debt Trap Discussion
By Divya Hundlani & Pabasara Kannangara
More than an overstated “debt trap,” Sri Lanka should consider the environmental and labor impacts of Chinese investment.
India Killed Kashmir’s Top Militant Commander. What Now?
By Sudha Ramachandran
Naikoo’s elimination is a major victory at a critical time for India’s counterinsurgency forces.