Region
South Asia
Saudi Arabia Lauds Pakistani Cop Who Stood Up to Islamist Radicals
By Umair Jamal
It signals a shift in Riyadh’s position on Pakistani religious radicals, who traditionally seek moral guidance and support from the Kingdom.
Can the Indian Navy Achieve True Interoperability?
By Anuttama Banerji
And does it really want to?
Gang Rape of a Tourist in India Highlights Culture of Downplaying Sexual Violence
By Sheikh Saaliq
Police recorded 31,516 rape cases in 2022, a 20 percent increase from 2021, according to the National Crime Records Bureau.
Rain Causes Havoc in Balochistan’s Coastal Region
By Zeeshan Nasir
Gwadar, the centerpiece of CPEC, is among the worst-affected areas, exacerbating local complaints of official neglect.
India’s Firm Foreign Policy or Indian Firms’ Foreign Policy?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
When it comes to the balance of power between the government and large firms, India is going the U.S. way.
Shehbaz Sharif Returns as Pakistan’s New Premier
By Munir Ahmed
Sharif secured 201 votes, defeating Omar Ayub, who was backed by Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
In Sri Lanka, the Political Opposition Remains as Fragmented as Ever
By Uditha Devapriya and Rumeth Jayasinghe
As Sri Lanka prepares for presidential and general elections, where do the various parties stand?
5 Years After Pulwama Attacks and Balakot Strikes
By Christopher Clary
Will the memory of Balakot as stressed by Indian officials make escalation more appealing and de-escalation harder for Indian leaders when confronting the next crisis?
Raisina 2024 Report: India Plays in Both Global South and Indo-Pacific Arenas
By Sarang Shidore
The conference was clearly less star-studded than last year but served an assorted menu of animated conversations.
As Death Toll Climbs, Bangladeshi Leader Says Shopping Mall That Burned Had No Emergency Exits
By Associated Press
Experts say lax monitoring and violation of building codes by construction companies and owners have proved deadly in Bangladesh.
The Role of Water Governance in Pakistan’s Water Crisis
By Atal Ahmadzai
The securitization of water governance in Pakistan does not actually help mitigate the water crisis in the country.
Should Bangladesh Recalibrate Its Myanmar Policy, Especially Toward the Arakan Army?
By Ali Riaz
Dhaka has three options: maintain the status quo, work with the AA, or take a proactive stance in containing the AA’s advance.