Region
South Asia
Japan’s Postponement of the Olympics: What Next?
By Ankit Panda
Also, the hosts discuss the reactions to the spread of COVID–19 in South Asia.
Soldiers Enforce 10-Day Shutdown in Bangladesh to Slow Virus
By Julhas Alam
The Bangladeshi government has deployed the armed forces to maintain a shutdown amid concerns around COVID-19.
The China-Pakistan Nuclear Nexus: How Can India Respond?
By Sanjana Gogna and Nasima Khatoon
Pakistan has been rapidly advancing its nuclear weapons capabilities with China’s help. What can India do about it?
A Rohingya Coronavirus Catastrophe Looms if Their Internet Blackout Continues
By Sirazul Islam
Leaving the group cut off from the outside world leaves them especially vulnerable to COVID-19.
Why Southeast Asia Should Matter to Imran Khan’s Pakistan
By Sidra Tariq Jamil and Mustafa Izzuddin
As Khan seeks to break new ground in Pakistan's foreign policy, it's time to give ASEAN a closer look.
How Afghanistan Failed to Contain COVID-19
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
A combination of political rifts, lack of testing, extremely social lifestyles, and a war-torn health care system have Afghanistan on the brink of disaster.
Jobless After Virus Lockdown, Indians Struggle to Eat
By Associated Press
Unable to work, India’s poor find themselves in dire straits.
Via Video Conference, Afghan Government and Taliban Discuss Prisoner Releases
By Catherine Putz
Despite political infighting in Kabul, the government and Taliban are discussing the first step in their peace process.
Amid Coronavirus Trouble, Pakistan Remains a House Divided
By Manik Aftab
The Imran Khan government is still refusing to seek cooperation from the opposition, even amid a health emergency.
What’s Behind the Rising India-France Maritime Activity in the Indo-Pacific?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A recent engagement spotlighted the broader strategic collaboration between the two countries in this realm.
Cricket Captain, Bollywood Star Send Virus Message to India
By Associated Press
"Show your unity, save lives and your country,” India cricket captain Virat Kohli and his Bollywood actress wife Anushka Sharma urged Indian citizens.
Bangladesh’s Leader Urges All Citizens to Stay at Home to Slow Virus Spread
By Associated Press
Dhaka is wary of an outbreak, but hasn’t yet instituted formal lockdown procedures as seen in neighboring India.