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South Asia
#MeToo: Nepal’s Women Speak Up
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
After taking India by storm, the #MeToo movement has come to Nepal. Can it bring change?
Trouble at the Pakistan-Iran Border
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The Baloch-dominated border area used to be a source of cooperation for Islamabad and Tehran. What went wrong?
Can Bhutan’s New Government Avoid Doklam 2.0?
By Sudha Ramachandran
The balancing act between China, India, and Bhutan's own interests continues under a new PM.
The University Fighters of Sheikh Hasina
By Josep Prat
How the Chhatra League came to control the University of Dhaka.
Afghan Parliamentary Elections Marred by Technical Troubles and Insecurity
By Franz J. Marty
Despite security risks and technical difficulties, Afghanistan goes to the polls.
Peace, Blood, and Hope: Women in Afghanistan’s Election
By Michelle Tolson
Amid a deady campaign season, women candidates are fighting for political participation.
India Unleashes Its Own #MeToo
By Neeta Lal
Across India, women are speaking up with tales of their abuse at the hands of powerful men.
Nepal and the China-EU Lending Race
By Peter Gill
As the EU seeks to expand lending for infrastructure in Asia, will it maintain high standards?
Who Can Be Pakistani?
By Malik Achakzai
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan set off a fiery debate when he suggested citizenship for Afghan refugees.
Menstruating Without Pads in India
By Arpita Singh and Ahmad Belal
Thanks to stigma and misinformation, many Indian women continue to use cloth during their periods.
Be Prepared for an India-Pakistan Limited War
By Nishank Motwani
Why is there an assumption that nuclear weapons would preclude a limited conflict between India and Pakistan?
Kashmir’s Unwanted Elections
By Um Roommana
Threats and boycotts cast a long shadow over upcoming local elections in Indian Kashmir.