Region
South Asia
AidData Report Warns of a Chinese Naval Base in Sri Lanka’s Hambantota Port
By Rathindra Kuruwita
But China is not in a position to defend any of the eight bases it might set up in the next two to five years, the report points out.
Modi Says India’s Economy Will be Among Top 3 in the World in 5 Years
By Krutika Pathi
Last year, India's $3.5 trillion economy shot ahead of UK to become the fifth largest in the world.
China’s Problem With Nepal
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
Beijing is frustrated with the lack of progress in Nepal’s implementation of Belt and Road projects. But rhetorical bullying of its small neighbor won’t help.
Did Pakistan Really Benefit From the Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan?
By Mohammad Shoaib Haidary and Amir Husein Haidary
The country celebrated the Taliban’s return to power on August 15, 2021. Two years later, has it seen any benefits?
Another Attack on Chinese Nationals in Pakistan Puts CPEC Back Under Scrutiny
By Asfandiyar
In recent years, Chinese projects and nationals have continuously faced terror threats across the country.
As Elections Near, 3 Scenarios for Bangladesh
By Arild Engelsen Ruud
Surging violence is the most likely scenario, and a compromise is the least likely.
The Taliban Are Entrenched in Afghanistan After 2 Years of Rule
By Riazat Butt
There's no armed or political opposition with enough domestic or foreign support to topple the Taliban.
The BJP’s Southern Strategy
By Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty
How the BJP plans to win over South India in the lead up to the 2024 election.
Maldives’ Presidential Election Is a Multi-Horse Race
By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
The electoral line-up lays bare political fragmentation in the young and tumultuous democracy.
Why Did India Merely Observe Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Despite earlier reports that India would actually participate in the Australia-U.S. led military exercise, New Delhi remained an observer of the latest iteration.
How India’s Data Protection Law Weakens Citizens’ Right to Information
By Himanshu Jha
Privacy and accountability have been a double-edged sword since the Right to Information Act first passed in 2005.
China-Pakistan-Iran Trilateral Security Consultation: Better Late Than Never
By Syed Basim Raza and Muhammad Shoaib
The trilateral consultation serves the interests of all parties. Why did it take so many years to launch the effort?