Region
South Asia
Nepal’s Trial-By-Election
By Peter Gill
The second phase of Nepal’s local elections tested both the new constitution and the country’s vision.
The Slow Death of Kashmir's Dal Lake
By Vishal Arora
Kashmir's crown jewel is "dying," according to the man behind a new documentary.
Decoding Afghan Security Forces' Failures
By Ghulam Farooq Mujaddidi
Afghanistan's woefully unprepared intelligence and security agencies are as much of a problem as cross-border terrorism.
Can Pakistan’s Banned Organizations Rejoin the Mainstream?
By Syed Arfeen
Pakistan is exploring reintegrating banned extremist outfits into politics. Can it be done?
Fixing India's Economic Diplomacy
By Pritam Banerjee
To successfully defend its economic interests in the 21st century, India must rethink its approach.
Kashmir on the Brink
By Um-Roommana
Kashmir remains a tinderbox. Will it ignite again this summer?
India and the Fight Against Islamic State
By Natalie Tecimer
As India confronts the threat within its borders, could it find common ground with the Trump administration?
Is Press Freedom Under Attack in India?
By Vishal Arora
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta discusses media freedom in light of the recent raid on NDTV's founders.
Can Nepal’s New Prime Minister Avert a Crisis?
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Sher Bahadur Deuba's return to the premiership will not be easy.
Quitting the Corporate World to Promote India's Indie Cinema
By Vishal Arora
"People thought I was crazy, thought it was just a whimsical idea."
Sino-Indian Nuclear Rivalry: Glacially Declassified
By Jayita Sarkar
Official documents from a 1966 Air India crash on Mont Blanc could shed light on a key time in India's modern history.
Meet India’s ‘Tree Doctor’
By Vishal Arora
Urban conservationist Vijay Nishanth is on a quest to save India's trees.