Region
South Asia
Al-Aqsa Storm: Lessons for South Asia
By Nilanthan Niruthan
For South Asia in particular – a region plagued with insurgency and cross-border tension for several decades – Hamas' devastating attack on Israel presents numerous lessons in warfare.
Modi Government Slaps Terrorism Charges on Journalists
By Kavita Chowdhury
The crackdown on NewsClick, a small online news portal, is aimed at silencing the last bastion of independent media organizations in India.
What to Expect From Maldives’ New President
Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor and JJ Robinson discuss the domestic politics behind President-elect Muizzu's win and the foreign policy implications going forward.
India’s Hindu Nationalists Hate Gandhi But Struggle to Ignore Him
By Mohamed Zeeshan
The soft power appeal of the Mahatma’s commitment to non-violence and secularism has come in handy for the Modi government’s diplomatic outreach.
Indian Opposition’s Turn to Caste Politics Unnerves Ruling BJP
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Bihar state’s caste-based population survey could increase PM Modi’s challenges ahead of next year's parliamentary election.
Afghanistan’s Herat Hit by Deadliest Earthquake in Two Decades
By Riazat Butt
Focused on Israel’s conflict with the Palestinians and wary of dealing with the Taliban regime, only a handful of countries have offered support.
Where Does Pakistan’s Democracy Go From Here?
By Ailia Zehra
Last year, Imran Khan’s ouster and the end of the “hybrid regime” briefly gave hope to those seeking true democracy in Pakistan. But the military managed to further consolidate its grip on power.
Bangladesh Gets First Uranium Shipment From Russia for Its Moscow-built Nuclear Power Plant
By Julhas Alam
Still under construction by Moscow, the Rooppur power plant will produce 2,400 megawatts of electricity once it comes on line.
The BRO’s Mega Project in Eastern Ladakh: A New Road to Daulat Beg Oldi
By Prachi Shree
The Sasoma-Saser La-Brangsa-Gapshan-Daulat Beg Oldi Road may be the most ambitious piece of India's infrastructure push near its disputed border with China.
Is India Preparing to Allow the Taliban Regime Diplomatic Representation in New Delhi?
By Sudha Ramachandran
Last week, Afghan diplomats aligned with the Ashraf Ghani government announced the ceasing of operations in the Afghan embassy in the Indian capital.
Pakistan Runs Out of Patience With Afghan Taliban
By Umair Jamal
It has introduced new measures to punish the Kabul regime for its continued sheltering of the TTP – including moving to repatriate Afghan refugees.
Pakistan’s Never-ending Battle Against Terrorism
By Qurat-ul-Ain Shabbir and Moneeb Mir
Terrorist attacks will continue to plague the country unless the state takes action against their common denominator: religious extremism.