Region
South Asia
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.
40 Years After His Death, Hafizullah Amin Casts a Long Shadow in Afghanistan
By Christopher Solomon
40 years ago, the Soviet Union eliminated a communist rival from power in Afghanistan. Ever since, the country has prodded through a history of violence and political uncertainty.
Five Key Developments in South Asia in the 2010s—and What They Mean for the 2020s
By Michael Kugelman
A look at some of the major events in the region over the past decade and what they might mean for the decade ahead.
(Dis)integrating Muslims, Dismantling India
By Muqtedar Khan
India, where Muslims have been at home for more than a millennium, is trying its hardest to alienate, disenfranchise, and disintegrate them.
Taliban Council Agrees to Ceasefire in Afghanistan
By Associated Press
The U.S. and Taliban appear tantalizingly close to an agreement, again.
Is Nepal’s New Airport Dream an Environmental Nightmare?
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Nepal’s Supreme Court halted the construction of a new international airport as it considers a protest from environmental groups.
What Does Myanmar’s First Submarine Mean for Its Security and the Region?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the implications of the development for Naypyidaw and the wider region.
Where Does the Expected Clash of Institutions Leave Pakistan?
By Umair Jamal
Tensions are building within Pakistan's institutions over several issues, including the extension of the Army Chief’s tenure.
What Does the Musharraf Verdict Mean for Pakistan?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The sentencing to death of Musharraf has been welcomed by many Pakistanis.
Hand-in-Hand 2019: Indian and Chinese Armies Come Together for Joint Military Exercise
By StoriesAsia
The two-week exercise included more than 250 Chinese and Indian military personnel engaged in various joint counterterrorism trainings.
Near Disaster: Gwadar’s Little Village Faces a Crumbling Coastline
By Mariyam Suleman
As the climate emergency brings rising seas, Gwadar’s Ganz village is losing the battle after centuries of existence.