Region
South Asia
Delhi Riots Turned Trump’s India Visit Counterproductive
By Mohamed Zeeshan
The outburst of communal violence in India’s capital overshadowed a major U.S.-India summit meeting.
Pakistani Women Are Ready for Another Aurat March. Is Pakistan?
By Tehreem Azeem
Since 2018, the march has attracted fierce criticism, especially online. But the organizers and participants are undaunted.
Lessons From Balakot: One Year On
By Sitara Noor and Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
One year ago, India and Pakistan engaged in dangerous brinkmanship. What are the lessons learned?
Coronavirus in Afghanistan: A Need for Regional Health Cooperation
By Abdullah Elham
Afghanistan is in serious need of enhanced cooperation, especially in the healthcare sector.
The Rocky Road From Doha to Intra-Afghan talks
By Matthew Willner-Reid
6 potential pitfalls could upend talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban before they even begin.
The Trouble With India’s Soft Power Apparatus
By Anubhav Roy
New Delhi needs a more coherent strategy for where it chooses to invest in Indian Cultural Centers overseas.
Pakistan Reconsiders Chinese Z-10 Attack Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
After U.S. embargoes halted sales of a Turkish-made helicopter, Pakistan is considering procuring Chinese helicopter gunships.
What Do Young Afghans Think About the Peace Process?
By Hamida Andisha and Metra Mehran
A younger generations’ perspective on the arduous road to peace in Afghanistan.
Scars of Violence Haunt India’s Capital After Deadly Riots
By Associated Press
New Delhi continues to reel from an outbreak of deadly inter-religious violence.
Trump, in India, Hints at Revitalized ‘Quad’ Initiative
By Ankit Panda
The ’Quad’ isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
Is the Pakistani Government Really Worried About Indian Muslims?
By Umair Jamal
As India’s Muslims come under siege, will Pakistan’s concern amount to anything more than opportunism?
Did Trump’s India Visit Keep the US-India Relationship on Track?
By Ankit Panda
Trump is the fourth consecutive U.S. president to visit India. Does his visit mark a turning point in the relationship or continuity?