Region
South Asia
Nepal Bans Everest Helicopter Sightseeing
By Birat Anupam
It can be expected to impact the Himalayan country’s tourism industry.
Bangladesh’s Bid to Rewrite History
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Sections in post-Hasina Bangladesh want to "rescue" the Awami League’s usurpation of the Liberation War’s history. Others question the Liberation War itself.
Digital Sovereignty: Securing India’s Submarine Cables
By Samuel Bashfield
As India’s submarine cable infrastructure continues to expand, addressing the challenges of repair capacity, landing station diversification, and domestic cable connectivity is critical for promoting digital resilience.
From Revolution to Reform: The Rise of a Youth-Led Political Party in Bangladesh
By Shahadat Swadhin
As the National Citizens’ Committee evolves into a political party it will face challenges establishing its own place in a deeply polarized political arena.
Nepal’s Mountain Communities Contemplate the End of ‘Himalayan Gold’
By Eileen McDougall
Over-picking and climate change threaten the future of yartsa gunbu and the communities that have come to rely on income generated by the lucrative fungus.
Modi’s Kuwait Trip Closes Crucial Gap in Diplomacy with Gulf Region
By Elizabeth Roche
Relations between India and Kuwait have been elevated to a strategic partnership.
Are Bangladesh and Pakistan Relations Moving Toward Rapprochement?
By Muhammad Murad
Following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh and Pakistan appear to be on the path toward rapprochement.
20th Anniversary of Indian Ocean Tsunami: Is Sri Lanka Prepared for Another Natural Disaster?
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Early warning systems and fostering public awareness have improved. But gaps remain in policy implementation and infrastructure maintenance.
Pakistan Debates Madrassa Reform Rollback
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
The rollback of the 2019 reforms will undo the little progress made in modernizing Pakistan’s religious seminaries.
COP29 Failed the ‘Third Pole’: Wither Tibet in the Climate Agenda?
By Varuna Shankar and Jagannath Panda
The U.N. process shows little appetite for addressing the urgent climate crisis on the Tibetan Plateau – in part due to China’s apathy.
11 Indian Workers’ Deaths in Georgia Highlight Lack of Safeguards for Migrant Rights
By Neeta Lal
The tragedy underscores the lack of protections for the millions of Indian workers leaving the country for better economic opportunities abroad.
India’s Pathways to a Just Energy Transition
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
India’s battle against climate change and toward a just energy transition is saddled with myriad challenges.