Tag
South Asia
Pakistan and the FATF: On Borrowed Time?
By Umair Jamal
What are Pakistan’s options at the FATF?
Zakir Musa and Kashmir: Beyond Al-Qaeda
By Adnan Bhat
Who was Zakir Musa?
Modi 2.0 Confronts a Challenging Foreign Policy Landscape
By Harsh V. Pant
After celebrating his win, Modi needs to prepare for much work ahead on the foreign policy front.
China in South Asia: Loan Shark or Lender of Last Resort?
By Akhil Ramesh
Is it accurate to characterize China’s lending practices in South Asia as predatory?
Afghanistan: Prospects and Challenges to Regional Connectivity
By Mariam Safi and Bismellah Alizada
Afghanistan has a long and difficult road to transition from an aid dependent economy to a trade and transit economy.
Six Letters Reveal the Anxieties of Kashmiri Youth Away From Home
By Arpita Singh and Tahira Noor Khan
Kashmiri youth all over India remain on edge as tensions after Pulwama continue to run high.
Indian Foreign Policy After the Elections: All Eyes on China
By Harsh V. Pant
Whatever comes after India’s election, the role of China will loom large in Indian foreign policy.
Understanding the Latest India-Pakistan Meeting on the Kartarpur Corridor
By Umair Jamal
Can the Kartarpur corridor become a source of meaningful dialogue between India and Pakistan?
From Pulwama to Balakot: What Did Pakistan Learn From the Recent Crisis?
By Umair Jamal
What did Pakistan learn from the latest round of tensions with India?
A First: Afghan Shipment Heads to India Via Iran’s Chabahar Port
By Ankit Panda
Afghan goods came to India through Iran’s Chabahar port for the first time.
Depoliticizing South Asia’s Water Crisis
By Farwa Aamer and Jace White
National governments and regional policy makers must address the incessant politicization of water resource management in South Asia.
The US 2019 Missile Defense Review: A View From Asia
By Joy Mitra
The U.S. Missile Defense Review will reverberate down Asia’s strategic chain.
India’s Land Warfare Doctrine 2018: Hoping for the Best, Preparing for the Worst
By Joy Mitra
A 2018 iteration of India’s Land Warfare Doctrine merits a close look.
Is Water Scarcity a Bigger Threat Than the Taliban in Afghanistan?
By Soraya Parwani
Water scarcity -- not war -- is a rising cause for displacement in Afghanistan.
The 73rd General Assembly and Asia
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Trump and China, India and Pakistan, Mahathir Mohamad, North Korea, and more: the 2018 UNGA reviewed.
India’s Foreign Policy in a Changing World
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
What are the key factors limiting and driving Indian foreign policy?
Nepal’s Communist Government Tightens Its Grip on Civil Society
By Arun Budhathoki
A new set of draconian laws is setting Nepal on a troubling trajectory.
Making Sense of India's Revived Interests in BIMSTEC
By Harsh V. Pant
For New Delhi, BIMSTEC is about reimagining India’s strategic geography altogether.
The Opening of an India-Myanmar Land Border Crossing: A Boon for Northeast India
By Rupakjyoti Borah
The move is a fillip for India's Act East policy and ties with ASEAN.
Will India Nuclearize the BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile?
By Joy Mitra
New Delhi has to consider its deterrence requirements and perceptions in Beijing and Islamabad.
Defying National Divide, Indians and Pakistanis Unite in Matrimony
By Ayesha Khan and Tahira Noor
“We saw each other as individuals rather than as an Indian or a Pakistani."
Is the Pakhtun Tahaffuz Movement a Threat to the Pakistani Military's Interests?
By Umair Jamal
The military is taking the grievances of Pakistan's disgruntled Pashtuns seriously.
Connecting Asia: Uzbekistan Looks to Capitalize on Central Asia’s Transport Potential
By Zilola Karimova
With new rail projects, Uzbekistan is contributing to the development of transport and trade in Central and South Asia.
The Trump Administration’s New Afghan Problem: The Islamic State
By Sudha Ratan
The Islamic State’s South Asia branch complicates regional efforts to move Afghanistan toward peace.