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Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi Reinstated to India’s Parliament
By Associated Press
This will strengthen the opposition’s effort to corner Prime Minister Modi ahead of a no-confidence motion this week.
Why Did Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif Offer India Conditional Talks Now?
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan fears that with elections nearing in India, Modi will escalate tensions with Islamabad to draw electoral dividend.
How the Taliban Guard Afghanistan’s Border (and What It Says About Their Regime)
By Franz J. Marty
While the Taliban are serious about protecting the country's borders, border guards face many problems and see completely different threats than the international community.
Taking Stock of India’s Evolving Unmanned Undersea Capabilities
By Biyon Sony Joseph
India’s new autonomous underwater vehicles is a milestone for its efforts in the UUV sector.
India’s Modi Faces No-confidence Vote in Parliament
By Krutika Pathi
The no-trust vote is aimed at forcing the Indian prime minister to speak on the ethnic violence in Manipur in Parliament.
Is Prison the End of the Political Road for Pakistan’s Imran Khan?
By Riazat Butt and Munir Ahmed
Imprisonment could win the former prime minister and his party greater electoral support and strengthen his image as a fearless campaigner for the disadvantaged.
India’s Top Court Temporarily Halts Conviction of Rahul Gandhi
By Ashok Sharma
The opposition leader had been convicted of criminal defamation – and ousted from Parliament – for mocking Prime Minister Modi’s surname.
Pakistan’s Path to Climate Action Needs Strong Political Leadership
By Abdul Waheed Bhutto
Political leaders must demonstrate strong commitment, empower local bodies, and engage communities as partners in the fight against climate change.
Should We Expect a Thaw in China-India Relations Soon?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
With Xi possibly visiting India for the G-20 Summit in September, some hope for a tempering of tensions. But that might just be wishful thinking.
Afghanistan in China’s Grand Strategy
By Saher Liaqat and Abu Hurrairah Abbasi
China’s active engagement in the country's affairs is driven by Afghanistan’s strategic position at the crossroads of Central and South Asia, coupled with its abundant natural resources.
Will the India-US Tech Handshake Foster Digital Trade and Policy Convergence?
By Arindrajit Basu and Mira Swaminathan
As the relationship between New Delhi and Washington matures, the two sides have found new levels of trust while acknowledging where their interests diverge.
A Very Quiet Meeting in Doha: US Officials Meet With Taliban Representatives
By Catherine Putz
With little fanfare, U.S. and Taliban delegations met this week in Doha. Their agendas are telling in their differences.