Region
South Asia

The Jaishankar-Wang Meeting and the Future of China-India Ties
By Ali Yawar M.
Even if New Delhi and Beijing decide to collaborate on the economic front, it might not be enough to shift the needle on their relationship.

The SAGAR Vision and India’s Activities in Mauritius
By Phalak Vyas
Modi wants to reaffirm India’s role as a net security provider in the Indian Ocean Region, and Mauritius is a key part of that effort.

India’s Online Gambling Industry Is a Lottery
By Megha Aggarwal
Gambling has evolved over the years to become organized and widespread in India, thanks to its online proliferation.

Bangladesh Carnage: The Facts that Belie the Government Narrative
By Ali Riaz
Whatever way the regime and its loyalists try to spin the statistics, the fact points to the diabolic nature of those who ordered and executed the killing spree.

A New Dawn for Afghanistan’s Mes Aynak Copper Mine?
By Catherine Putz
With a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the start of work on an access road, the Taliban and China aim to get the Mes Aynak project underway again.

With Latest Crackdown on Protesters, Pakistan Continues to Make Its Balochistan Problem Worse
By Kiyya Baloch
By using force against a peaceful movement with large public support, the Pakistani government risks driving more Baloch youth toward a violent insurgency.

Pakistan Expands Surveillance Powers Yet Again in the Name of ‘National Security’
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
The pervasive atmosphere of being surveilled is likely to increase.

Nepal Is Hardly China’s Best Bet in the Himalayas
By Saroj Aryal and Jagannath Panda
Beijing has the upper hand for now, but will New Delhi win the long game?

On China-India Border, Ladakh Blames Modi’s BJP for Unemployment, Stagnancy
By Tarushi Aswani
In 2019, Ladakh’s residents had high hopes for their region’s new status. Today, they feel ignored and betrayed.

Taliban Government Severs Ties With 14 Afghan Diplomatic Missions
By Catherine Putz
Unable to find ways to engage with embassies still controlled by representatives of the erstwhile Republic, the Taliban government has resorted to cutting ties, saying it won't accept documents issued by such missions.

A Majority of Bangladeshi Netizens Show Red Card to Government’s Mourning Decision
By Saqlain Rizve
The streets are returning to normalcy. However, the internet is flooded with anti-government sentiment among all classes of people.

Landslides Caused by Heavy Rains Kill 93, Bury Many Others in Southern India
By Sheikh Saaliq
The landslides hit hilly areas in Kerala state’s Wayanad district early Tuesday, flattening houses, uprooting trees, and destroying bridges.