Region
South Asia
India’s Growing Military Diplomacy
As part of its Look East policy, India has been boosting military ties throughout East Asia.
Reaffirming India’s South China Sea Credentials
India’s strategic relevance in Asia will be increasingly determined by its maritime role.
Bangladesh’s Year of Violence
Understanding the often violent protests that have brought the nation to a near standstill this year.
India’s New Mountain Strike Corps: Conventional Deterrence
Recent border incursions prompt India to bolster its conventional deterrence.
When Buddhists Turn Nasty
Muslims face violence in Burma and Sri Lanka. Charu Lata Hogg asks why.
India’s Missile Defense: Is the Game Worth the Candle?
India’s ballistic missile defense capabilities are rapidly maturing. Could this inadvertently make Delhi less secure?
What Pakistan’s New President Can Learn From India
Expectations are not high for Mamnoon Hussain. But his Indian counterpart offers a model of what he could do.
Karakoram Highway: China’s Treacherous Pakistan Corridor
China’s use of Pakistan’s Gwadar port depends on the rugged, unreliable Karakorum Highway.
In Sri Lanka, Will Mass Grave Case Be Buried?
Evidence of torture and killing bring the president’s brother under scrutiny.
Wheels Up! Has Obama Really Pivoted to Asia?
At least when measured by the time senior U.S. officials are spending in Asia, the pivot is real.
Uttarakhand Tragedy: Religious Tourism and Overdevelopment
Runaway development and a surge in religious tourism exacerbated the damage caused by the recent floods.
The Indian Foreign Service: Worthy of an Emerging Power?
The IFS has long been the elite. As India’s global reach grows, it now faces serious challenges.