Region
South Asia
Pakistan Plans to Regulate Social Media Through Legislation
By Umair Jamal
There are concerns that the authorities will misuse the proposed legislation to deal with critics and opponents.
What Drives People From ‘Booming’ Bangladesh to Migrate?
By Mubashar Hasan
Under authoritarian rule, a small group of people have turned enormously rich. The rest have been pushed out of the growth bubble and forced to migrate abroad.
How India’s Politics Is Reshaping International Cricket
By Priyansh
India's dominance in cricket has made the IPL and upcoming World Cup central to the sport. However, as cricket grows, so does potential political interference.
India, Iran, and the Taliban’s Gamble on Chabahar
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
And the dilemma that it presents for Washington.
Nepal’s Deputy PM Crosses Swords With Largest Media House
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
Riled by news coverage of his corruption and illegal holding of two passports, Rabi Lamichhane reportedly ordered the arrest of the chairman of Kantipur Media Group.
Modi’s India is Already on a Collision Course with the West
By Mohamed Zeeshan
India's democracy was once feted by the West as a model for the developing world. Now, it is increasingly treated as a has-been.
Hinduism and the Righteousness of War
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
While the Hindu epics hold peace in high regard, they also strongly advocate for fighting a righteous war to the very end, when the enemy is destroyed.
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Ingress Into Punjab: Prospects and Challenges
By Abdul Basit
The TTP’s ingress into Punjab will help it gain more publicity and transform into an urban insurgency.
Prime Minister Modi’s God Complex
By Kavita Chowdhury
Modi equates himself to the Divine to entice voters in the Indian general elections.
Why Sri Lanka Should Take Islamist Radicalization More Seriously
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The arrest of four Sri Lankan ISIS operatives in India underscores the persisting threat posed by Islamist extremism in the country.
Outer Space in the BJP’s Election Manifesto: Promises and Prospects
By Kiran Mohan Vazhapully
In one section of their manifesto, the BJP outlined its plan to make India a “leading space power.”
India’s Membership of the CMF: Mapping the Future of India-US Maritime Ties
By Shreyas Shende
The two countries can map avenues for enhanced interoperability and prioritize areas where they can deconflict.