Region
South Asia
Himalayas Leveled: How China-Nepal Relations Have Defied Geopolitics
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Despite its geography, Nepal no longer belongs to India’s sphere of influence.
The Trouble with India’s Slow Naval Buildup
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Though India is trying hard to enhance its naval capabilities, it continues to be slow work.
Amid China-US Rivalry, India Maintains Low Profile in Nepal
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
With Xi Jinping expected to visit Nepal soon, Kathmandu is caught between the BRI and the United States’ Indo-Pacific strategy.
The NRC and India’s Unfinished Partition
By Grant Wyeth
The ongoing ideological struggle over Indian nationhood surfaced with Assam’s National Register of Citizens.
Saudi-Pakistani Relations Enter Tough Times as Both Riyadh and Islamabad Face Challenges
By Hannan R. Hussain
As regional tensions mount, what lies ahead for Pakistan-Saudi Arabia security ties?
Indian Navy Commissions Second Kalvari-class Submarine
By Ankit Panda
The vessel will be followed up by four additional submarines under Project 75.
Amid Climate Strikes, Indian Protesters Ask: ‘What About the Coal?’
By Vishal Yashoda
How can India wean itself off its reliance on fossil fuels—particularly coal?
India’s Newly Created Union Territory of Ladakh Looks to the Country’s Northeast For Lessons
By StoriesAsia
Ladakh’s new union territory status has led its leaders to seek examples from elsewhere in India.
Will India’s Hindu Nationalists Play the ‘Tibet Card’ Against China?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Or will the Tibet card remain buried in the deck?
With Vote Over, Afghanistan Faces Possible Political Chaos
By Associated Press
For Afghans, Saturday's vote mirrored the deeply flawed 2014 presidential polls.
Why Imran Khan Acknowledged Pakistan’s Role in Training Jihadists
By Umair Jamal
Why is Prime Minister Imran Khan talking about Pakistan’s links with jihadist groups?
Indian Software Giant Wipro in Hot Water Over Controversial NRC Implementation
By StoriesAsia
The Indian software giant finds itself facing legal action.