Region
South Asia
Rethinking the South China Sea in Indian Maritime Security Strategy
By Araudra Singh
New Delhi's strategic and economic interests in the region will only grow, but there are high barriers to increasing the Indian Navy's role in the South China Sea.
1,000 Days of Girls Banned From Education in Afghanistan
By Meena Ahmadi
An underground network of informal schools, run by brave volunteers, is the only access to continued education for girls past primary school.
The Structural Challenge for Modi 3.0’s Global Messaging
By Armaan Mathur
Taking the nationalist route on foreign affairs could undermine India’s national objectives.
How Different Will Modi 3.0 Be From Previous Terms?
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Modi will need to set aside some Hindu nationalist goals to hold on to the support of his secular allies in government.
Why Did Modi’s Usage of Divinity as a Political Instrument Not Succeed?
By Ashutosh
Modi declared himself to be a messenger of God, and not of biological origin. The ploy did not work.
Zahra Joya on the Resilience of Afghanistan’s Women in the Face of Patriarchy and Pressure
By Catherine Putz
Even before the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan's media landscape was largely male-dominated; women's stories were either underreported or misrepresented. So Joya founded Rukhshana Media.
Pakistan-China Agree to Upgrade CPEC
By Umair Jamal
During Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Beijing, Pakistan sought to reassure China of its stability and security concerns. But will it deliver on its promises?
Modi 3.0 Will Face an Aggressive Opposition for First Time in a Decade
By Kavita Chowdhury
Even as the INDIA coalition waits for the ruling NDA to self-destruct, it will put the government under pressure in the Parliament.
Modi’s 3rd Inauguration Showcases a Focus on India’s Himalayan and Maritime Neighbors
By Rishi Gupta
Modi 3.0 pledges to persist with key foreign policy initiatives, particularly focusing on neighboring countries.
How Minorities Voted in the Indian General Election
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Results show that Muslims and Christians largely consolidated behind the Congress and its allies.
India-Bangladesh Relationship Under Modi 3.0 Won’t Change, But …
By Ali Riaz
Whether the Indian opposition will use its power to scrutinize Modi’s regional foreign policy and India-Bangladesh relations remains to be seen.
BJP ‘Proxies’ Routed in General Elections in Kashmir Valley
By Sudha Ramachandran
The National Conference won two of three seats in the valley while the third seat was won by a jailed Kashmiri political separatist.