South Asia

Islamabad must avoid tactical peace deals that simply defer tough decisions.

Effective policy means reforming attitudes and addressing the demographic, economic and geographic factors.

The Delhi gang-rape verdict is forcing India to think about a deep social ill.

Turning their attention from Tamils, Sinhala-Buddhist nationalists are now targeting the island's Muslim minority.

New Delhi needs a dose of the urgency for reform that marked the last time it faced an economy this troubled.

From opening micro-businesses to training to work as journalists, Project Inspire is giving hope to women across the world.

Numerous realities suggest caution is warranted when it comes to Sharif’s capacity for reform.

Energy shortages are hobbling the economy and contributing to unrest. But the country has options.

With the new government planning to resume executions, human rights activists warn of potential carnage in Pakistani prisons.

The state of Haryana is ground zero for a social issue with growing repercussions for India: gender imbalance.

Continuing attacks and intensifying rhetoric are placing India-Pakistan relations under growing pressure.

“Subduing India, preferably without striking a blow, remains a major Chinese policy objective.”