India

New Delhi, viewed by ASEAN as independent from both the U.S. and China, could help build this strategic trust.

Officials say pilgrims face heightened threat of attacks from rebels fighting against Indian rule in Kashmir.

Canberra and New Delhi need to streamline their defense and security agenda on an accelerated pace in the face of pressure on both from Beijing.

The prevailing tension on the China-India border is a symptom of the broader strategic competition between the two Asian neighbors. 

Officials say the demolitions only target illegal buildings, but rights groups and critics say they are an attempt to harass and marginalize Muslims.

Voluntary sex work is legal in India but trafficking for sex is punishable under the law.

This episode illustrates the danger facing Indian foreign policy from domestic political developments, increasingly centered on religious conflict.

Given that the China threat looms large for both Vietnam and India, the bilateral relationship between New Delhi and Hanoi is likely to gain even greater traction.

For two decades, the village of Dhinkia has pushed back against plans for destructive, polluting “development projects” in the area.

Even as war in Europe grinds on, Washington should not lose sight of the frightening implications of recent developments in South Asia.

Engagement with the growing Hindu community is essential for Australian politicians, but there is an obvious tightrope to walk.