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South Asia
The India Media's PR Disaster in Nepal
By Sanjay Kumar
Nepal is not happy with the way the Indian media conducted itself in the wake of the great earthquake.
South Asia Is Shooting Itself in the Foot on Trade
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
South Asia's geography once encouraged regional trade. Geopolitical rivalries have wiped away that legacy.
Nepal Hit By Powerful 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake, Death Toll Approaches 900
By Stephen Groves
On Saturday, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, doing considerable damage and claiming hundreds of lives.
Is the US About to Sell 1,000 Missiles to Pakistan?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Islamabad will receive new attack helicopters and other military hardware worth almost $1 billion.
Bangladesh’s Existential Fight Against Islamic Extremism
By Sanjay Kumar
Bloggers, under increasing threat from Islamists, are the last line of defense for secularism in Bangladesh.
Spring: The Season of Festivals in South Asia
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
South and Central Asia have a rich tradition of springtime celebrations.
The Lost Civilizations of Asia
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Asian states need to pay more attention to protecting their invaluable cultural heritage.
Sri Lanka to Set Up War Crimes Inquiry
By Ankit Panda
Sri Lanka's president has vowed to set up a war crimes inquiry, sensitive to the "opinions" of UN officials.
Preserving History: Lessons From Afghanistan and Iraq
By Jack Detsch
ISIS’s destruction of sacred historical monuments deserves condemnation. But it is part of a broader and older problem.
The Inaccuracies of South Asian Maps
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
South Asia lacks standardized and accurate maps.
Book Review: The History of Akbar, Volume 1
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Akhilesh Pillalamarri reviews The History of Akbar, Volume 1.
State of the Union: Where's South Asia?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
What does U.S. President Barack Obama's 2015 State of the Union speech tell us about his views on South Asia?