Region
South Asia
India’s ‘Look West’ Maritime Diplomacy
By Abhijit Singh
Recent developments show that India’s attention is very much on the Indian Ocean.
Pakistan and the Taliban: Past as Prologue?
By C. Christine Fair
After riding the Islamist militancy tiger for decades, Pakistan now has a problem.
Nepal and the Politics of Earthquakes
By Kunda Dixit
Plans are in place, the government knows what needs to be done, the money is there, and the survivors are waiting.
Nepal's New Constitution: 65 Years in the Making
By Hari Phuyal
Nepal's new constitution passed on September 16. What will the new Nepal look like?
Smuggling India's Antiquities
By Neeta Lal
Existing measures to protect India’s rich heritage have proven to be woefully inadequate.
Nepal’s Lingering Anguish
By Andrew Neal
Many Nepalese are struggling to cope in temporary shelters, at risk of abduction and trafficking.
India and Iran: Challenges and Opportunity
By Vinay Kaura
The nuclear deal opens the door for India, but its neighbors have their own plans.
Anti-Submarine Operations in the Indian Ocean
By Abhijit Singh
There is a shared realization that strategic stability in maritime Asia can no longer be taken for granted.
Tikapur and Ethnic Violence in Nepal
By Manish Gyawali
A brutal massacre shows the dark side of identity politics.
India’s Fighter Acquisition Troubles
By Daniel Darling
As the Indian Air Force reduces the FGFA requirement, its fighter capacity continues to shrink.
What Now for China’s Afghanistan Strategy?
By Andrew Small
Despite the blow to peace talks with the Taliban, China is unlikely to change its approach to Afghanistan or Pakistan.
Sri Lanka: Rajapaksa Foiled Again
By Sudha Ramachandran
Is it the end of the road for the country’s former strongman?