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South Asia
India’s Grand Road to Nothingness in Kashmir
By Mohamed Zeeshan
The Modi government needs to find a way to reengage with Kashmiri civil society—before it’s too late.
US Defense Secretary Says Taliban Deal Is Promising But Not Without Risk
By Associated Press
Ahead of a formal announcement of the seven-day "reduction in violence" deal, the U.S. defense secretary said it was time to give peace a chance in Afghanistan through a political negotiation.
The Fate of Afghan Students Stranded in Coronavirus-Hit Wuhan
By Mohammad Azeem Zmarial Kakar
Afghanistan has so far declined to evacuate its nationals from the quarantine zone, despite their pleas.
Coronavirus Deepens India’s Economic Chill
By Anthony Fensom
Key sectors in India’s economy depend heavily on imports from China, where production has come to a near-halt.
Is India’s Third Aircraft Carrier Project on Hold?
By Ankit Panda
India’s new chief of defense staff has cautioned that the Indian Navy’s third carrier won’t be materializing anytime soon.
Trump Goes to India as Afghanistan’s Future Looms Large on the Agenda
By Minaam Shah
As Trump prepares to land in New Delhi, India has to ask itself difficult questions about its role in Afghanistan.
Sri Lanka Asks US to Review Travel Ban on Its Army Chief
By Associated Press
Sri Lanka’s army chief was banned amid accusations of human rights abuse during the country’s civil war.
India Keeps Lid on Kashmir’s Internet 6 Months Into Lockdown
By Associated Press
Months after the lockdown began, Kashmir's internet remains hobbled and on lockdown.
Why the Taliban Won’t Cut Ties with Iran
By Kashif Hussain
Iran and the Taliban share interests and see common threats in the wider region, they won’t split so easily.
Official Says US, Taliban Reach Afghanistan Truce Agreement
By Associated Press
The commitment to a temporary "reduction in violence" would pave the way for the signing of a formal peace agreement.
Pakistan’s Efforts to Silence Dissenters Amplifies Their Causes
By Daud Khattak
In the age of social media, labeling people traitors, infidels and foreign agents doesn’t necessarily inspire the self-censorship it once did.
Are US Forces Striking Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Members in Afghanistan for Islamabad?
By Umair Jamal
Are Pakistan and the United States on the same page regarding militants in Afghanistan?