Region
South Asia
How NATO Advises Afghanistan’s National Security Forces
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Inside NATO’s Train, Advise and Assist Mission in Afghanistan.
Fear and Loathing in the Maldives
By Ian Lloyd Neubauer
Things can get a little tense on the idyllic Indian Ocean archipelago.
Exploring India's 'Venice of the East'
By Ankit Panda
In southern India, a coastal community flourishes along a network of rivers and lagoons.
Afghanistan: After Kunduz
By Patricia Gossman
Fearing the Taliban is preparing for another assault, locals wonder if they can trust in the government.
The Rupshu Pastoralists
By Sugato Mukherjee
The Changpas hold on to ancient traditions in a fragile, disputed region.
Fighting for India’s Women
By Zigor Aldama with photos by Miguel Candela
The Gulabi Gang fights vigorously – and sometimes violently – for the rights of India’s beleaguered women.
Kabul: A Different View
By Tyrell Mayfield
At the core of Kabul’s identity is a rich cultural landscape centered around places of deep historical significance.
The India-Nepal Crisis
By Hemant Ojha
After two devastating earthquakes, a blockade on its border presents Nepal with another humanitarian crisis.
Dealing with Pakistan’s Nuclear Breakout
By Julian Schofield
What is the best way to bring Pakistan into the non-proliferation fold?
A Turning Point in Afghanistan-India Relations?
By Ankit Panda
Recent developments in the India-Afghanistan bilateral relationship suggest a major shift may be afoot.
Why India Is Key to a Climate Change Agreement in Paris
By Raymond E. Vickery Jr.
As world leaders gather in Paris for climate talks, expect India to play a major role in any agreement at COP21.
India and Russia: A Course Correction
By Kabir Taneja
An upcoming visit by Indian PM Narendra Modi may lend some needed momentum to ties.