Region
South Asia
China-India Border Escalations: A Triangular Explanation
By Ghulam Ali
Why have Sino-Indian border tensions exploded? Three factors are at work: the border disputes, the rise of nationalist leaders in both countries, and the impact of geopolitics.
India’s Manipur State on the Brink of Civil War
By Sheikh Saaliq
Prime Minister Modi has been silent since the violence erupted in early May. Manipur’s chief minister says all is well. Meanwhile, Manipur burns.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s Visit to Japan
By Asfandiyar
Japan is hoping to counter China in Pakistan, while Islamabad is trying to counteract Tokyo’s historically tight ties with India.
India as a Lender of Last Resort
By Thilina Panduwawala
Sri Lanka’s 2022 crisis highlighted the potential for India to play an expanded economic role in the region, especially given China’s inaction.
PM Modi Hosts Xi and Putin for Virtual SCO Summit a Fortnight After US Visit
By Krutika Pathi
This is Russian President Vladimir Putin’s first summit since the Wagner insurrection.
India’s Deepening Bonds With Egypt
By Sudha Ramachandran
During Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to Egypt, the bilateral relationship became a strategic partnership.
TTP Unfazed by Pakistan’s New Multidimensional Counterterrorism Strategy
By Harsh Behere
Despite a new counterterrorism push announced in April, the Pakistani Taliban continue to extend their reach.
India Unveils New Critical Minerals Strategy
By Abhishek Sharma
New Delhi has identified 30 minerals considered critical to both national and economic security, part of its vision for Atmanirbhar Bharat.
India’s Success Is Based on the Strength of Its Private Sector and Massive Workforce
By Krzysztof Iwanek
What connects vaccine diplomacy to the Russian crude oil issue? Private Indian firms.
IMF Agrees to $3 Billion Bailout for Pakistan
By Zarar Khan
The long-awaited package will provide the country, which is in the grip of political and economic crises, with some relief.
The Political Ideology Behind Anti-Conversion Laws in India
By Rashad Khan
As Congress vows to amend the controversial law in Karnataka, a look at the motivations underpinning such legislation.
In First, Nepal’s Supreme Court Allows Registration of Same-Sex Marriages
By Binaj Gurubacharya
Same-sex couples and LGBTQ rights activists in Nepal celebrated the interim court ruling.