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South Asia
As Violence Soars, Time Runs out for Afghan Interpreters
By Associated Press
19,000 Afghan interpreters are still waiting for the State Department to decide their fate.
Pakistan Completes Production of First Batch of JF-17B Fighter Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pakistan reportedly built the first batch of eight JF-17Bs in just five months.
How the Modi Administration Is Hamstringing the Indian Economy
By Shezad Lakhani
Uncertainty and fear are sapping India’s economic potential.
Senior US Official: No Blanket Waiver for India on S-400 Buy
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A senior U.S. State Department official has once more reiterated that sanctions may be imposed following India's acquisition of Russian-made S-400 air defense systems.
India and the Philippines: A New Chapter in Defense Ties?
By Jeff M. Smith
While strategic interactions have traditionally been quite shallow, there are some indications of a more promising future for relations.
India Takes Envoys From 15 Countries to Kashmir
By Associated Press
The visit was the first by New Delhi-based diplomats since India's reorganization of the region last year.
What Does India’s Transgender Community Want?
By StoriesAsia
A new law presents challenges for India's transgender communities.
The Ominous Costs of the US Strike on Qassem Solemani for Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan, too, will face consequences as a result of the U.S. decision to strike Gen. Soleimani.
Malaysia-India Relations: What Does a Palm Oil Ban Mean Amid the Kashmir Dispute Fallout?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Reports of an effective ban are just the latest indicator of how an ongoing diplomatic row dating back to last year has complicated bilateral ties.
US Deploys 6 B-52 Stratofortress Bombers to Indian Ocean Island
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The United States Air Force is sending B-52 bombers to Diego Garcia, which could be used for operations against Iran if ordered.
Women Emerging as Leaders in Fixing India’s Slums
By Bijal Brahmbhatt
The collective might of women must be harnessed as a powerful, necessary force for change.
Why Myanmar Should Matter to India
By Archana Atmakuri and Mustafa Izzuddin
Myanmar is only country that sits at the intersection of India’s “Neighborhood First” policy and “Act East” policy.