Region
South Asia
The Risks of Pakistan's Sea-Based Nuclear Weapons
By Ankit Panda
The Babur-3 opens a dangerous era for Pakistan's nuclear forces.
The Inside Story of India's 2016 'Surgical Strikes'
By Nitin A. Gokhale
The never-before-told details of what went into India's "surgical strikes" against Pakistan-based militants in late-2016.
Half a Century of India’s Maoist Insurgency
By Siddharthya Roy
A political analysis of the long-running conflict.
Afghanistan: A Civil War State of Mind
By Kevin Laiveling
By hunkering down, the U.S. and Afghan governments hope to eventually bring the Taliban to the table.
Will Pakistan Part Ways With Its Proxies?
By Daud Khattak
The recent BRICS declaration can be read as a gentle push from China for Pakistan to ditch the Taliban.
India Ends the Curse of Instant Divorce
By Neeta Lal
The Indian Supreme Court decided the practice of triple talaq is unconstitutional.
Bollywood Meets Nepali Nationalism
By Peter Gill
In Kathmandu, a fan club has drawn critique for idolizing an Indian actor. Why?
Floods Devastate Nepal’s Southern Plains
By Peter Gill
Recent flooding has affected over 16 million people in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
India's Soaring Space Ambitions
By Neeta Lal
India's space program is making giant strides on the world stage, but it can still do more.
Khadija Siddiqi: Justice Delayed, Not Denied
By Sonya Rehman
She was stabbed 23 times in broad daylight, but her attacker walked free for over a year.
The Battle for the Afghan Border
By Bardia Rahmani
What do Afghanistan’s border guards see as the main obstacles to securing the frontier?
A Poetic Protest Against Lynchings of Muslims in India
By Vishal Arora
A Muslim poet protests against the recent violence inflicted on her community.