Region
South Asia
India Tries to Manage China Border Challenges
New Delhi is pursing diplomatic and military avenues in dealing with its long-running border dispute with Beijing.
Pakistan: Losing The War Against Polio
Attacks on health workers following the bin Laden raid are hampering efforts to eradicate the disease.
India’s Shale Gas Boom: Dream or Reality?
Shale gas has been called a “game changer” for India. But some tough obstacles remain.
Nawaz Sharif 3.0 – How Will He Govern?
Sharif takes office at a time of myriad challenges, but he has the mandate to deliver last reforms.
India’s Anti-Access Trump Card
New Delhi’s naval capabilities may never match its ambitions, but an A2/AD strategy would enable it to exercise significant influence in maritime affairs.
Can Pakistan Avert Demographic Doom?
By Michael Kugelman
India’s Quiet, Big Naval Splash
India is acquiring new platforms and capabilities that are turning it into a major naval power. Why doesn’t anyone seem to care?
Recipe for Disaster: Israel & Pakistan’s Sea-Based Nukes
Both Israel and Pakistan look to the sea to provide strategic depth. It’s a quest that could undermine stability.
A New Opportunity for Indo-Pakistan Relations?
The recent election of Nawaz Sharif raises hopes, but hardliners in both countries remain a hurdle.
India’s Election: Beyond Modi vs Gandhi
The polls show Narendra Modi with a clear lead. But India’s electoral calculations are not so simple.
Pakistan’s Elections: A Personal Experience
Our correspondent votes for the first time in her life, and senses real change in her country.
Iran’s Elections: The Maneouvering Begins
While Saeed Jalili appears the early frontrunner, the early chaos of Iran’s presidential elections underscores the unpredictability of the race.