Region
South Asia
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.
India-Japan ‘Dharma Guardian’ Exercise
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Military engagements between India and Japan have been on a steady growth path that mirrors the shared political and strategic goals of Delhi and Tokyo.
Pakistan Swears in New Parliament Amid Chaotic Scenes
By Munir Ahmed
The new government faces many challenges, including a surge in militant attacks, shortages of energy, and an ailing economy.
Student Suicides in Kota’s ‘Coaching Factories’ Point to India’s Broken Education System
By Kavita Chowdhury
Caught between unrealistic parental aspirations and inability to cope with academic pressure, students spiral into depression and sometimes die by suicide.
India’s Anti-Piracy Missions Were Years in the Making
By Khyati Singh and Gaurav Sen
The recent uptick in activity is the culmination of a long-term shift that has largely gone unnoticed.