Region
South Asia
The BJP and the Opposition in India: Between Narrative and Numbers
By Niranjan Marjani
Numbers alone can’t keep the BJP out of power; a compelling alternative narrative is needed.
Sri Lanka President Urges Limit on Minority Political Power
By Associated Press
Sinhala nationalists say minority politicians hold the governments ransom to promote their racial agendas, undermining the status of the Sinhalese.
Thousands of Indians Welcome New Year With Spirit of Resistance
By StoriesAsia
On a cold evening, a diverse group of concerned Indian citizens took to the streets to protest the new citizenship law.
How the Kuala Lumpur Summit Complicates India’s Gulf Relations
By Mohammed Sinan Siyech
The declaration of a special OIC meeting on Kashmir at the behest of Pakistan demonstrated that the platform has indirectly affected India-Gulf ties.
Taliban Target Afghan Security Forces, Killing 26
By Associated Press
The latest Taliban attacks underscore that the insurgents are at their strongest point since the beginning of the 18-year war.
The Hambantota Port Deal: Myths and Realities
By Umesh Moramudali
Untangling the truth about Chinese debt and Sri Lanka means cutting through some misleading media narratives.
Don’t Close the US-Funded American University of Afghanistan
By Ahmadullah Azadani
Washington’s commitment to supporting the institution is vital for its students and all of Afghanistan.
The 2010s: Reflecting on a Decade of Change in Bollywood
By Alexandra Delaney-Bhattacharya
From digital streaming to the #MeToo movement, the last 10 years have left their mark on India’s film industry.
Is the Washington Consensus on US-India Relations Fraying?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Recent developments have raised questions about the future of bipartisan support for U.S.-India relations.
Does India Gain Anything From the Shanghai Cooperation Organization?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Any benefits from the SCO are cancelled out by the presence of China and Pakistan.
A Rock and a Hard Place: Nepal’s 2019 Diplomacy in Review
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Over the past year, Nepal has been in a tight spot as it seeks to balance between major powers.
South Asia’s Most Notorious Militant Groups
By Sarmad Ishfaq
Ideology, organization, and public support: An analysis of the Lashkar-e-Taiba and Haqqani Network.