Pakistan

Hamid Karzai calls for U.S. troop activities to be confined to bases as the Taliban says it is halting talks.

India is an obvious partner for the United States. But whoever the next U.S. president is will likely find a reluctant and skeptical ally.

Britain’s government is being taken to court over its alleged role in CIA drone strikes. Will it hurt the program?

Last week’s elections highlight the threat of divided government in India. Will uncertainty lead to paralysis?

Worried Russia will be marginalized by China, expect Vladimir Putin to push his Eurasian Union vision – and perhaps spring a surprise over Pakistan.

Tensions between India and China are about more than specific bilateral disputes. Expect more to come.

The controversy over Vishwa Hindu Parishad and a movie about Osama bin Laden undermines Indian democracy.

As the unrest in the Maldives continues, India vows to play a big role in helping the political transition.

It’s becoming increasingly clear that Pakistan’s sweeping legislation for the troubled border areas is too broad – and only likely to fuel the discontent it is meant to quell.

U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan won’t be able to kill their way to victory. But they may be able to choke off the insurgency.

Non-state actors are playing an increasing role in boosting India’s relations with its neighbors.

India’s Navy is playing a more co-operative role with other nations. It’s part of a broader diplomatic shift.