South Asia

While Saeed Jalili appears the early frontrunner, the early chaos of Iran’s presidential elections underscores the unpredictability of the race.

Demand for food is set to surge within the region. Can productivity growth keep pace?

The recent building collapse in Bangladesh shines a light on glaring governance problems plaguing Dhaka.

With the nation facing difficult challenges, Pakistanis are looking for light at the end of the tunnel. Who can deliver?

Amid the proliferation of red lines, the important ones are at risk of being opaque or even unintelligible in Tehran.

China is pushing the U.S. and India closer. Are they focusing on the wrong set of challenges?

Saudi Arabia’s enforcement of labor localization rules has sent many Indian workers hurrying home. How severe will the impact be?

“We are approaching a point where…the international community will no longer have any realistic option to veto an Iranian decision to build nuclear weapons.”

India’s urban population is expected to hit 590 million by 2030. It should harness the exceptional planning skills displayed at the Kumbh.

Pakistan is a society in flux. It would be a mistake not to consider possibilities in which new factors produce alternative electoral outcomes.

The road to reconciliation between India and Pakistan is likely to be a long one. But perhaps economic compulsions can overtake political ones.

For most Sri Lankans, resolving disputes through the nation’s formal courts is not an option. Can community mediation boards fill the void?