Region
South Asia
Nepal Tries Again to Write a Constitution
By Ross Adkin
After a successful election, can the political factions now put aside their squabbles and move forward?
India Elections: Could a ‘Third Front’ Win?
By Ram Mashru
A new grouping adds another dimension to the upcoming vote.
Sri Lanka’s Growing Links with China
By Jack Goodman
Trade, investment and a strategic Indian Ocean location bring the two countries closer together.
The Pakistan-China Corridor
By Christopher Ernest Barber
A new project will give Pakistan the tools of globalization. Will it use them?
The Bricks of Wrath: India’s Migrant Workers
By Arjun Claire
Migrant workers in Indian cities face a bleak future, but one organization is trying to bring hope.
In India’s National Election, Don’t Trust the Polls
By Jonah Force Hill
Election polling in India has some severe limitations, especially at the national level.
Kejriwal Resignation: Failure or Strategy?
By Ram Mashru
The Delhi Chief Minister steps down, raising concerns about the AAP’s viability as it plans a national campaign.
Maldives: A Return to Religious Conservatism
By Vishal Arora
The first three months under President Yameen offer a glimpse into the island nation’s future.
Reform Is a Dirty Word in India
By David J. Karl
Without a party committed to a reform agenda, India will struggle to realize its potential.
India’s Rising Regional Military Engagement
By Nitin Gokhale
New Delhi has been strengthening defense ties with countries across the region.
Pakistan: Combating the Terror
By Christopher Ernest Barber
After a horrible month, Pakistan needs to consider a broader vision for defeating terror.
Pakistan’s Militancy Response: Too Little, Too Late
By Michael Kugelman
Pakistan may finally be getting more serious about tackling its militancy problem. But don’t get your hopes up.