Region
South Asia
Protests Drove Nepal’s King off the Throne 16 Years Ago. Now, Protests Are Trying to Bring Him Back
By Binaj Gurubacharya
"Come back king, save the country. Long live our beloved king. We want a monarchy," the crowd chanted at a rally last month in Kathmandu.
Is India Finally Waking Up to a New Reality in Western Myanmar?
By Angshuman Choudhury
An Indian delegation met a delegation of the Arakan Army recently. Does it signal a shift in India’s approach to Myanmar?
S. D. Muni on India and its Neighborhood
By Sudha Ramachandran
“Sections of the Indian establishment have supported the restoration of the monarchy in Nepal because Indian diplomacy is finding it increasingly difficult to deal with a turbulent democracy.”
India Announces Rules to Implement a Citizenship Law That Excludes Muslims
By Associated Press
Muslims fear that the Citizenship Amendment Act and the proposed National Register of Citizens will be used to marginalize them.
Pakistan’s X Restrictions Near 1-Month Mark, Despite Court Ruling
By Fareha Iqtidar Khan
The social media platform has been blocked in Pakistan for nearly a month, following the controversial general election.
Will Muslim Votes Matter in India’s Upcoming Elections?
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
In previous elections, Muslim votes have tended to split among secular parties facilitating the BJP’s victory. Will that change?
Saffron Dawn: Modi’s BJP and Hindutva Politics
By Tushar Shetty
Join us in the lead up to the Great Indian Election as we explore Narendra Modi’s BJP, and what made it the dominant force in Indian politics.
Abused, Abandoned, Neglected: the Plight of India’s Older Women
By Deblina Dey
Restoring dignity in women’s labor can give older women the care and respect they deserve in late life.
Lessons Learned From India’s Struggle to Maintain the Mirage 2000
By Rahul Manohar Yelwe
Acquisition off-the-shelf, rather than a deal to manufacture under license domestically, has resulted in a long saga searching for spares and challenges servicing existing aircraft.
India’s Maritime Power Projection in the Southwest Indian Ocean Gets a Boost
By Sudha Ramachandran
An India-funded airstrip and jetty was inaugurated last week in Mauritius’ Agaléga island that will enhance its capacity to surveil and carry out military operations in the region.
Once Again, Concerns Arise About China-Pakistan WMD Nexus
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Indian customs officials reportedly intercepted a Malta-flagged merchant ship carrying a computer numerical control machine en route from China to Pakistan.
Afghan Women and Girls’ Rights Stifled in the Shadow of International Indifference
By Smriti Singh
Over 50 decrees issued by the Taliban regime directly curtail their rights and bind them in a web of oppression.