Region
South Asia
The India-US Trade Dilemma: Tariffs, Tensions, and the Road Ahead
By Kashif Hasan Khan
New Delhi faces a difficult choice between attempting to ease tariffs through diplomatic channels or imposing counter-tariffs on U.S. goods.
Modi’s Waqf Bill a Potential Death Blow for Muslim Property Rights
By Rasheed Ahmed
Although the Indian government has justified the revisions in terms of transparency and anti-corruption, there is little reason to assume it is acting in good faith.
The Man Who Would be King Again? Former Nepal King’s Delusions of Power
By Som Niroula
The rise of Hindu fundamentalist and monarchist groups has made Nepal volatile and could lead to widespread anarchy.
How Sri Lanka is Rewriting its Economic Narrative
By Brian R Braun
By prioritizing transparency, the Sri Lankan government aims to rebuild trust with international lenders and investors, a critical step in stabilizing the economy.
Frontline Failure: Pakistan’s Climate Vulnerability and Leadership Gap
By Abdul Waheed Bhutto
Despite being an extremely climate-vulnerable nation, Pakistan remains conspicuously absent from global climate leadership.
India’s Lagging Attempts to Contain Pollution: Bridging the Climate Commitment Gap
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
As India’s attempt to represent the Global South in conversations with the Global North on climate change takes center stage, there is a clear need to take action at home.
The Gorge Between China and India on Hydropolitics
By Ruth Gamble and Hongzhang Xu
Miscommunication and misunderstood geography are confounding discussions about China's planned dams on the Yarlung Tsangpo gorge.
Why Bangladesh Should Join ASEAN – and What Stands in the Way
By Md Obaidullah
Joining ASEAN is not a silver bullet for Bangladesh’s geopolitical and economic challenges, but it could be a step in the right direction.
Putin to Visit India for First Time Since Start of Ukraine War
By Elizabeth Roche
New Delhi will be among the few capitals to host the Russian president since the ICC issued an arrest warrant for him.
Bridging the Gap: Karzai, the Taliban, and the US Dilemma in Afghanistan
By Freshta Jalalzai
Karzai’s influence is not just historical; it lies in his ability to mediate Afghanistan’s current power struggles.
India-Bangladesh-Pakistan: South Asia’s Fateful Triangle
By Swasti Sachdeva
Bangladesh’s interim government’s outreach to Pakistan is of concern to India. But Dhaka’s ties with the two countries are not a zero-sum game.
Bangladesh Tilts Toward China as Its Lead Economic Partner
By Saqlain Rizve
While Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’ visit to China was significant, there were no major breakthroughs.