Region
South Asia
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.
Prabal Gurung on Fashion, Nepal, and Influence
By StoriesAsia
The world-famous fashion designer reflects on his life and work.
Community in Exile: India’s ‘Little Tibet’
By Subir Rana
How the residents of Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlement hold on to their collective memories of the homeland.
Jean Dreze on Malnutrition and Child Mortality in India
By StoriesAsia
Jean Dreze discusses diet, poverty, and development in India.
Violent Extremism in the Maldives: The Saudi Factor
By Henry Storey
The Saudi push to spread Wahhabism is contributing to the Maldives’ startling radicalization.
What Does Malaysia’s New Islamic Summit Reveal About its Foreign Policy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement spotlighted the Malaysian government’s approach to Muslim issues within its wider global outlook.
Asia in 2020: Trends, Risks, and Geopolitics
By Ankit Panda
What lies ahead for the Asia-Pacific region in 2020?
The High Price of Afghanistan’s Disputed 2019 Presidential Election
By Umair Jamal
The controversy around this election will linger on for months.
The Significance of an India-Philippines Brahmos Missile Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Assuming the deal materializes as intended, its implications could extend beyond just the bilateral relationship.
What’s in the Growing Russia-China-Iran Trilateral Convergence?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Potential security engagements among the three have spotlighted their increasing convergence.
India’s Narendra Modi Defends Controversial Citizenship Law as National Protests Continue
By Associated Press
As many as 23 people have been killed nationwide since the law was passed in India’s parliament.
The Significance of the Recent France-India Maritime Dialogue
By Rupakjyoti Borah
France and India have shared maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific.