Region
South Asia
G20 Finance Chiefs End Meeting in India Without Consensus on the War in Ukraine
By Krutika Pathi
The meeting failed to issue a final communique. Host India issued an outcome document instead.
In Importing Russian Gas, Pakistan Treads a Fine Line
By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
In June 2023, Russia sent gas supplies to Pakistan through Uzbekistan and Afghanistan for the first time. But it may not be the start of a vibrant trade.
Dozens of Followers of Pakistan’s Imran Khan Quit His Party
By Munir Ahmed
They have launched a new party called Tehreek-e-Insaf Parliamentarians ahead of elections.
Modi’s Silence Gets Starker as India’s Riot-ravaged Manipur State Gains Global Attention
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
The European Parliament passed a resolution expressing concern over “divisive policies that promote Hindu majoritarianism” in Manipur, a rap on the knuckles of Modi’s BJP.
Humayun Kabir on Why Bangladesh Should Hold a Free and Credible Election
By Sudha Ramachandran
“Bangladesh can ill afford to lose the trust and confidence of the international community at this critical time.”
G-20 Finance Chiefs to Address Global Challenges Like Climate Change and Rising Debt
By Krutika Pathi
Amid rising indebtedness of low and middle-income countries, India, which is hosting the meeting, is keen to strengthen global development banks.
If India Has a Natural Ally, It’s Probably France
By Mohamed Zeeshan
As a middle power with a presence in the Indian Ocean, France has the right mix of strengths and weaknesses to be India's priority defense partner.
2023 Marks a Reset in India-Malaysia Relations
By Yanitha Meena Louis
A series of recent exchanges have finally moved the two countries past the turmoil of 2019.
With Chandrayaan-3 Launch, India Heads for the Moon
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The Chandrayaan missions represent a major triumph for India and its space agency.
Mining Projects Face Security Threats in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province
By Patrick Yeager
Baloch militant groups have increasingly targeted commerce, including mining trucks, traveling on local highways.
India Launches a Lander and Rover to Explore the Moon’s South Pole
By Aijaz Rahi and Ashok Sharma
A successful landing would make India the fourth country – after the United States, the Soviet Union, and China – to achieve the feat.
Pakistan Showcases Its Ancient Gandhara Civilization
By Umair Jamal
An image makeover that projects a diverse and inclusive identity will facilitate Pakistan’s engagement with the world and draw tourists too.