South Asia

Is a war crimes tribunal being used to settle political scores? If so, it may unleash social chaos reports Sebastian Strangio.

The latest talks between India and Pakistan haven’t gone anywhere. They won’t while Pakistan’s military holds sway over policy.

There are many reasons for Chinese success in Africa. But democracy could still be a trump card for rival India.

Would including caste in India’s census next year perpetuate a sometimes deadly system? Shreyasi Singh reports from Delhi.

China’s planned nuclear reactors sale to Pakistan highlights the risk of war on the Subcontinent. It could also increase it.

For too long Delhi’s policymakers have watched idly as China’s military prowess has grown, says Nitin Gokhale. Not anymore.

For years, Indian policymakers were in denial about the scale of the problem facing the education sector. Is it too late?

Manmohan Singh’s lacklustre leadership is hurting India and scuppering chances of great power status, says NV Subramanian.

Brute force may not be enough to beat the Naxalites, David Axe reports. More focus on development might yield better results.

Often derided as a basket case, Bangladesh might just have a thing or two to show the world about tackling climate change.

Al-Qaeda is on the back foot, says Sunny Peter. But if the US eases up, other groups will soon step into its shoes.

A year after the LTTE’s defeat, evidence shows criticism of Sri Lanka’s army is misplaced, says Sergei DeSilva-Ranasinghe.