Region
South Asia
Kashmir’s Unwanted Elections
By Um Roommana
Threats and boycotts cast a long shadow over upcoming local elections in Indian Kashmir.
The Maldives’ New Government: Mission Impossible?
By Sudha Ramachandran
From reframing ties with China to advancing Maldivian democracy, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has a hard road ahead.
Meet the First African-Pakistani Lawmaker
By Jeremy Luedi
Tanzeela Qambrani’s election has deep ramifications for the Sheedi minority and Pakistani society.
Islamic State: The Torment of Afghanistan’s Shiites
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
Repeated ISIS attacks are pushing Afghan Shiites “into a dark hole.”
Chitral: A Portrait of Sectarian Tension in Pakistan
By Shah Meer Baloch
Far from the headlines, a district in KP provides worrying evidence of a rise in religious hatred.
The Nepalis Fighting America’s Wars
By Peter Gill
Two new books examine the role of third-country nationals, especially Nepalis, in the defense contracting industry.
The Coming of Pakistan-China ‘Entente Cordiale 2.0’
By Abdur Rehman Shah
A relationship previously specific in scope has expanded beyond closed diplomatic corridors, bringing new challenges.
The Limits of Nepal’s China Outreach
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Nepal and China finalized the protocol of their Transit and Transport deal. What will that mean in practice?
China Expands Its Footprint in Sri Lanka
By Sudha Ramachandran
China is moving into new geographical areas of Sri Lanka, where Indian influence has traditionally been strongest.
Pride Trumps Prejudice: India's Gay Sex Ban Is No More
By Neeta Lal
India's Supreme Court has struck down Section 377. Now the truly hard work begins for LGBT rights.
Imran Khan: High Hopes, Greater Expectations
By Daud Khattak
Imran Khan is hitting controversies early exactly because his supporters expect so much from his government.
Journey to a Cave in Kashmir
By Ahmer Khan
Hindu pilgrims make a perilous trek to the revered Amarnath cave.