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South Asia
India’s New Attack Subs to Be Fitted With Imported Air Independent Propulsion System
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy has reportedly abandoned plans to install an indigenous air-independent propulsion system on Project-75 I subs.
629 Pakistani Girls Were Sold as Brides to Chinese Men
By Associated Press
Investigations, however, have largely ceased -- allegedly under pressure from officials wary of damaging China-Pakistan relations.
Saving India‘s Intellectual History Will Require a Massive Effort
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Some of India’s historical sources are in dire need of preservation.
Naval Version of India’s Tejas Fighter to Conduct Maiden Flight From Carrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The naval variant of India’s Tejas fighter jet is being readied for its first take off from an aircraft carrier.
Report: Indian Navy Ejected Chinese Research Ship From Indian Exclusive Economic Zone
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese research vessel was conducting activities near India‘s sensitive Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
India Test Fires Prithvi-II Short-Range Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missiles were test fired at night on November 20.
The Larger Significance of Pakistan’s Army Chief Extension Debate
By Daud Khattak
General Bajwa may well get to serve another three years, but that shouldn’t mask the changes underway in Pakistan’s politics.
From Myanmar to India: Refugees’ Lives Matter
By StoriesAsia
Myanmar’s Chin people in India.
Indian Agni-III Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile Nighttime Trial Fails
By Ankit Panda
The Agni-III‘s inaugural nighttime trial ended in failure. Indian officials are investigating the cause.
Sri Lanka’s New Government Seems Serious About Revisiting the Hambantota Deal With China
By Ankit Panda
The infamous 99-year-lease on the port to a Chinese state firm may see an update if the new government in Colombo has its way.
2 Books Showcase How to Write on India (Or Any Other Country)
By Krzysztof Iwanek
It is easy to turn the subjects of stories into objects. These two books on India are excellent examples on how to avoid this.
Pakistan’s Highest Court Suspends the Army Chief’s Term Extension. What Now?
By Umair Jamal
The Supreme Court has issued an extraordinary judgement