South Asia

Two days before the 9/11 attacks, Ahmad Shah Massoud was assassinated in Afghanistan. His legacy is woven with threads of both reverence and controversy.

The University Teachers Network, a network of Bangladeshi academics at home and abroad, charted the movement's agenda and demands.

Sino-Sri Lankan relations have been stronger when left-of-center parties or politicians are in power on the Indian Ocean island.

Bangladesh has shown how its “engineering diplomacy” approach to managing a flood crisis could be a pathway to resilience.

Despite a long record of border killings, India is trying to pin the blame on Bangladesh for the death of a 13-year-old girl – while also playing up anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh.

India finds itself on a tightrope over a minefield, juggling legal commitments under its extradition treaty with Bangladesh as well as broader geopolitical and diplomatic considerations. 

A close look at the leading candidates’ proposals reveals varying degrees of commitment to and understanding of the issues faced by women.

The banned organization is backing independent candidates from several constituencies, marking a shift in its political strategy.

The Corps Commanders' Conference sent out a strong message that any attempt to undermine the military institution would face severe consequences.

Normalcy is slowly returning. The big question is when will elections happen?

Kamal Thapa’s new book contains fascinating insights into a difficult period in India-Nepal relations.

With the commissioning of India’s second nuclear submarine, India is trying to bridge the gap with China and build up its strategic deterrence capabilities.