Region
South Asia
Pakistan’s New Cabinet Indicates Military’s Influence
By Umair Jamal
Key ministries have been assigned to those the establishment deems reliable.
Manipur in India’s Northeast Remains in the Grip of Uncertainty and Fear
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Rumors are circulating in Imphal that the government is considering ceasefire agreements with Indian separatist groups sheltering in Myanmar.
Will Success in Agalega Compensate for India’s Assumption Island Debacle?
By Gaurav Sen
New Delhi has faced setbacks in military access to Seychelles and the Maldives, making the deal with Mauritius all the sweeter.
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.