Region
South Asia
Will India’s Hindi Heartland Propel Modi to Power Once More?
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
The region, a stronghold of Hindu nationalism since the 1960s, has been Modi’s fortress. But the BJP seems less sure of success this year.
The Great Indian Election Campaign
By Tushar Shetty
Host Tushar Shetty and guests Kavita Chowdhury and Milan Vaishnav highlight some of the issues and controversies surrounding India's 2024 general election.
How India Uses National Interest as a Smokescreen to Muzzle the Media
By Simran Agarwal
The Indian government is weaponizing “national interest” measures to close down reporting it deems critical of the Modi government.
China-Bangladesh Military Exercises Signal Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
By Saqlain Rizve
China has announced the first-ever joint military exercises with Bangladesh to be held early this month. Should India worry?
India’s Spying Upsurge Can Complicate Security Ties With the West
By Mohamed Zeeshan
Espionage is standard fare for almost all global powers, but China and India stand out for their specific interests in their country's mammoth diaspora.
BJP’s Endorsement of Accused Sexual Predator Prajwal Revanna Is Not Surprising
By Sudha Ramachandran
The party has a history of condoning rape and sexual harassment for the sake of power and political expediency.
What a Rising India and a New Japan Could Mean for the Indo-Pacific
By Anuraag Khaund
As the Japan-U.S. relationship continues to evolve, there emerge distinct synergies between U.S.-Japan and India-Japan initiatives.
An Afghan Woman Activist’s Visit to Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan
By Freshta Jalalzai
Zerka Malyar and her team sought to confront the Taliban on the critical issue of women’s rights.
Bhutan’s Tourism Dilemma: Balancing Economy and Sustainability
By Rishi Gupta
Bhutan has long capped tourism to prevent adverse impacts on the environment. With the economy suffering, is it time for a change?
Nepal’s Media Industry Is Facing a Severe Financial Crisis
By Mahabir Paudyal
Nepali journalists say they frequently go months without pay. The hollowing out of the Fourth Estate leaves the country vulnerable to disinformation at a critical time.
The Corporate Takeover of India’s Media
By R Srinivasan
Press freedom in India has been badly hit by the gobbling up of media platforms by a few large companies.
As India Votes, Misinformation Surges on Social Media
By David Klepper and Krutika Pathi
Political advertisements and posts contain anti-Muslim hate speech, Hindu nationalist narratives, and misogynistic posts.