Region
South Asia
Can India Keep up With COVID-19?
By Angel L. Martínez Cantera
Poor infrastructure and a low testing rate for coronavirus threaten the world's most densely populated region.
Coronavirus, Geopolitics, and Nepal Between Great Powers
By StoriesAsia
The United States risks falling behind China as Nepal weighs its options in dealing with the pandemic.
Can Afghanistan Weather the Coronavirus Storm?
By Mohammad Azeem Zmarial Kakar
An already weak health infrastructure coupled with a lethargic response to the COVID-19 pandemic could be a recipe for disaster.
Peace Is Easier Said Than Done in Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
The U.S.-Taliban ‘leap day’ deal is proving difficult to see through, even as the Afghan government tries to move forward.
How Committed Is India to Mental Health?
By StoriesAsia
India spends the equivalent of less than a cent per mental health patient annually.
India’s Cancelled MILAN 2020 Exercise and Delhi’s View of the Indian Ocean
By Shishir Upadhyaya
While the Indian Navy’s plans to host multinational naval exercise Milan 2020 in March were cancelled, its significance ought not to be missed.
In India, Kashmiris Face Deepening Discrimination
By Danish Pandit
Already the subject of suspicion, following the abrogation of Article 370, Kashmiris in India have faced escalating prejudice.
Nepal’s Economy Is on Edge As Concerns of a COVID-19 Outbreak Loom Large
By Brabim Karki
Nepal fears the long-term economic consequences of COVID-19.
Lack of Clean Water for India’s Poor Spawns Virus Concerns
By Associated Press
The Indian government has promised clean water to many, but failed to deliver.
US Diplomats Urge Afghans to Set Political Squabbles Aside
By Catherine Putz
Top U.S. diplomats dealing with the Afghan conundrum have urged unity and progress; but the political impasse in Kabul persists.
India’s Assault on Muslims Is Rooted in Economic Incompetence
By Shruti Rajagopalan
Modi is solidifying his core Hindu base because, with his economic record, he cannot count on support from a broader constituency.
Virtually There: Visit These Indian Museums Online During the Global Lockdown
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Here are some suggestions on which Indian museums you can explore from the safety of home.