Region
South Asia
India: Violence Against Dalits on the Rise
By Hanne Couderé
Despite robust laws, violence against India's most oppressed people continues to rise.
Kashmir’s Reemerging Militancy
By Sudha Ramachandran
After years of setbacks, a new kind of militancy is taking shape.
China's Jewel in the Heart of the Indian Ocean
By Wade Shepard
The Colombo Port City project was conceived by Sri Lanka, but is now an almost 100 percent Chinese undertaking.
Why India Needs Both Nuclear and Conventional Submarines
By Abhijit Singh
In an Indian context, an all-nuclear submarine force is an essentially flawed idea.
In India, Religion Meets Feminism
By Eloise Stark
In India, priestesses and goddesses lead the fight for women’s empowerment.
The Pakistan Army's Curious Punjab Operation
By Sachchal Ahmad
For an offensive supposedly aimed at terrorists, the military has selected some odd targets.
Nepal and Its Neighbors
By Kosh Raj Koirala
Changing dynamics between Nepal, China, and India highlight the need for deft diplomacy in Kathmandu.
(Ab)normal Nuclear Pakistan
By Sobia Paracha
Pakistan's nuclear policy is a product of both mistrust toward the U.S. and threat perceptions vis-a-vis India.
Visions of Nepal: One Year After the Quake
By Vishal Arora
Recovery has been slow, but the Nepalese remain impressively stoic.
The Great Nepal Earthquake: One Year Later
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
A year later, there has been little progress in rebuilding Nepal.
India’s ASEAN Approach: Acting East
By Sampa Kundu
How India's approach to ASEAN has evolved, and where it stands now.
Crunch Time for Pakistan’s Extremist Battle
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Devastating recent attacks raise the stakes for the government.