Region
South Asia
Upgrading Digital India’s Cybersecurity Model
By Connor Fairman
After weathering two major cyberattacks this fall, India needs to step up its cybersecurity measures.
Taliban Free US, Australian Hostage for 3 Taliban Figures
By Associated Press
The prisoner exchange is envisioned as a way to restart diplomacy after U.S.-Taliban talks faltered in September.
India Test Fires Agni-II Nuclear Capable Medium-Range Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The test was reportedly conducted at night on November 16.
What Does the Kartarpur Corridor Really Mean for India-Pakistan Relations?
By Vinay Kaura
Hidden motives and lingering tensions mean the corridor's impact on the overall relationship will be limited.
Will Gotabaya Revisit Sri Lanka’s Hambantota ‘Debt Trap’ With China?
By Ankit Panda
The new president’s election manifesto pledged to “revisit” the 99 year lease transfer of Hambantota port.
No, Pakistan’s Gwadar Port Is Not a Chinese Naval Base (Just Yet)
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The Pakistani navy is entrenching itself in Gwadar but there is no evidence of the Chinese forces’ presence yet.
Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksas Are Back in Power
By Sudha Ramachandran
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a former defense secretary in his brother Mahinda's government, promises a strong hand as he takes over the presidency.
The Kartarpur Corridor and India-Pakistan Economic Linkages
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
Can the Kartarpur Corridor lead to the greater connectivity between the two South Asian neighbors?
Tiger Triumph: US-India Military Relations Get More Complex
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A new exercise has reinforced the trend of deepening defense collaboration between the two sides.
Prolonged Patience: Elections in Afghanistan
By Gabriel M. Piccillo
The results are still being debated and turnout was low. But Afghanistan’s democracy remains the lone source of hope for the country.
Pakistan’s Sit-In Protests Come to an End, But Key Issues Remain Unresolved
By Daud Khattak
The protest might be over, but the central civilian-military tussle persists.
Nehru: Revisiting a Legacy
By Kiran Mohandas Menon
Jawaharlal Nehru, born 130 years ago, continues to leave his mark on India's politics and society.