Region
South Asia
Bangladesh: Democracy Stumbles
By Nisha Sharmeen Ali
The country is once again in the grip of authoritarianism and political violence, the roots of which run deep.
India’s Troubled Soldiers
By Sudha Ramachandran
A string of violent incidents reveals some festering problems in India’s military.
Sri Lanka: Tamil Struggle Continues
By Kim Wall
With the Rajapaksa regime intransigent, Tamils hope that foreign pressure can provide the impetus for change.
Imran Khan: Hope Meets Reality
Pakistan’s most popular politician finds provincial government altogether harder than national campaigning.
Nepal: Elections Defy Skeptics, Poll-Opposing Forces
Nepal’s Constituent Assembly elections achieved a modicum of success. Can stability and a constitution follow?
India’s ASEAN Defense Sales Effort
By Saurav Jha
India is stepping up its defense sales presence in Southeast Asia, an outgrowth of its Look East policy.
India’s Emerging Blue-Water Navy
Delivery of a new aircraft carrier caps a mostly impressive year for the Indian Navy.
Sri Lanka: Engaging the Diaspora
A robust policy on diaspora engagement remains critical to domestic stability and international relations in postwar Sri Lanka.
India’s Syria Juggling Act
An invitation to take part in Geneva-II talks may actually force India to choose sides.
Paradiplomacy: A New Way for Indian Foreign Policy?
Narendra Modi calls for a greater role for the states in India’s economic diplomacy. The idea has merit.
On Sino-Indian Border, Status-Quo Unacceptable
The recent Border Defense and Cooperation Agreement is less a breakthrough than a missed opportunity.
Flawed Justice in Bangladesh
By Sudha Ramachandran
The International Crimes Tribunal has its problems. But for many, flawed justice is better than none.