Region
South Asia
Mutual Apprehension at the India-China Border
By M. S. Prathibha
Anxieties at the India-China land border must be managed.
Ahead of Holi Holiday, Indian American Students Protest Hindutva
By Bansari Kamdar
After an outbreak of violence in Delhi, the young Indian diaspora in the United States is speaking out.
COVID-19: A Major Global Geopolitical Shock
By Ankit Panda
Is this a once-in-a-100-years global shock?
Press Freedom in Kashmir: Local and International Journalists Under Pressure
By Bilal Hussain
One local journalist alleges that he was “made a human shield” by Indian soldiers.
Northeast India Sealed off Amid Rising Coronavirus Pandemic
By StoriesAsia
Northeast India is taking precautions as the World Health Organization declares COVID-19 a global pandemic.
In Pakistan, Criticism Grows Dangerous as Dissent Is Stifled
By Associated Press
Critics of the state in Pakistan are finding themselves increasing crunched.
The Inauguration of 2 Presidents: Afghanistan’s Constitutional Crisis
By Zalmai Nishat
To solve the election stalemate and salvage peace talks with the Taliban, Afghanistan needs to rethink its all-powerful executive branch.
Afghans Set to Release 1,500 Taliban; US Wants Less Violence
By Associated Press
Ghani's decree on the release came as the U.S. State Department issued a statement saying that the level of violence is "unacceptable."
Pakistan’s Government and Military Are Crushing Dissent on Social Media
By Abdul Rehman
New social media regulations are just the latest tool used to criminalize dissenting online speech.
US Starts Troop Pullout, Seeks End to Afghan Leaders’ Feud
By Associated Press
The United States began withdrawing troops from Afghanistan while the dueling inaugurations of Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah have thrown plans for talks with the Taliban into chaos.
Holi Festival Subdued in India Over Coronavirus Concerns
By Associated Press
The Hindu festival coincides with widespread concern about the rapid spread of the coronavirus disease, or COVID-19.
India Evacuates Citizens, Others From China, Iran Amid COVID-19
By Ankit Panda
India has retrieved more than 800 of its citizens from overseas amid the COVID-19 outbreak.