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South Asia
Iranians Vote in Parliamentary Elections That Favor Conservatives
By Associated Press
Initial results will be reported on Saturday.
Trump’s India Visit Highlights a Stalled Relationship
By Anubhav Gupta
The visit signals the importance of the bilateral relationship, but it also highlights the lack of progress in many critical areas.
Rape, Caste, Double Standards, and India’s Middle Class
By StoriesAsia
Does India's middle class only empathize with victims who are ‘like’ them?
Between Effectiveness and Control: Civil-Military Relations in India
By Ankit Panda
Has civilian control of the military in India hampered military effectiveness?
Ahead of Trump Visit: India Clears Procurement of 24 MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Cabinet Committee on Security headed by the Indian prime minister reportedly cleared the $2.6 billion purchase this week.
Strengthening Myanmar-Sri Lanka Bilateral Relations: A Primer
By Nathasha Fernando
From shared security concerns to their struggles with great power rivalries, Myanmar and Sri Lanka have a lot in common.
Ghani’s Rivals Reject Election Result
By Catherine Putz
A winner has been declared in the Afghan election, but the losers are crying foul.
India’s Defense Ministry, HAL Conclude Price Negotiations for 83 MK1A Light Combat Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The estimated price tag for the 83 light combat aircraft is $5.45 billion.
Pakistan Test Launches Ra’ad II Nuclear-Capable Air-Launched Cruise Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pakistan on Tuesday conducted a successful test of its latest Ra’ad-II air-launched cruise missile with a new range of 600 kilometers.
Indian Police Open Case Against Kashmir Social Media Users
By Associated Press
Indian authorities are cracking down on the use of virtual private networks.
India’s Navy to Receive First of Four P-8I Neptune Maritime Patrol Aircraft in April
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy will begin inducting a second batch of P-8I Neptune maritime patrol aircraft in April.
It’s Official: Afghanistan Election Commission Says President Ghani Wins 2nd Term
By Associated Press
Over four months after voting on the next president, Afghanistan finally has declared a winner.