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South Asia
Brahmos Supersonic Missile Talk Spotlights India-Philippines Defense Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While specifics remain unclear, the chatter has put the emphasis on a development that could be significant for the bilateral relationship.
India-Saudi Arabia Ties: Scaling New Heights
By Alvite Ningthoujam
Prime Minister Modi’s latest trip to Riyadh underscores a growing relationship.
2 Russian Strategic Bombers Conduct Night Flight Over Indian Ocean
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two nuclear-capable aircraft were en route to South Africa as part of an effort to deepen military ties between the Russian and South African air forces.
Balochistan’s Students Take to the Streets
By Mariyam Suleman
Protests at one of Pakistan’s largest universities continue to widen after a surveillance, harassment and blackmail scandal broke open.
The Taliban’s Diplomatic Reemergence
By Daud Khattak
Over the past few years, Moscow, Tehran and Beijing have warmed to the Taliban. What explains their change of heart?
Indo-Pacific Conceptions in the Spotlight at China’s Xiangshan Forum
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite the many headlines the concept has generated, the state of the conversation and its future prospects remain unclear.
Is India Redefining Its Role in the Politics of the Middle East?
By Niranjan Marjani
A closer look at India’s increasingly complex relationships with countries of the Middle East.
Education Is the Key to Empowering Afghan Women
By Sabera Azizi
Afghan women see more influence than ever, but prejudice and sexism remain barriers.
Reclaiming India’s Stolen Cultural Heritage
By Angel L. Martínez Cantera
Indian activists seek to recover missing idols, the victims of colonial plundering and contemporary thievery.
How Dangerous Is the Pakistani Opposition’s Long March Against Imran Khan’s Government?
By Umair Jamal
Amid the opposition’s reelection demands, Pakistan braces for a major political crisis.
Nepal Between China and India
By Ankit Panda
Tika P. Dhakal discusses Nepal’s geopolitical circumstances between India and China.
Defense Secretary Introductory Trip Highlights India-Singapore Security Collaboration
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent visit reinforced the defense aspect of the ties between the two countries.