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South Asia
China Acknowledges Transfer of Ballistic Missile Optical Tracking System to Pakistan
By Ankit Panda
The transferred technology gives Pakistani missile engineers better insight into flight tests involving multiple warheads.
What My DNA Says About India’s History
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
What a dive into the past, as told through genetics, can reveal about South Asia's history.
Has Russia Lost Patience With India?
By Rajesh Soami
Russian attempts to punish perceived Indian transgressions could have serious impact on their relationship.
CASA-1000 Creeps Toward Construction Bridging Central and South Asia
By Catherine Putz
The time is quickly approaching when the CASA-1000 countries need to actually start building things.
What’s Delaying Nepal’s Tourism Boom?
By Raunab Singh Khatri
If Nepal wants to attract more tourists, the development of regional airports constitutes the “mother of all necessities.”
Indonesian President Visits South Asia, Boosting His Image at Home and Abroad
By Arafat Kabir
In South Asia, Jokowi sought to re-engage Indonesia with the region and signal to his audience back home.
The World Seen From India’s Raisina Dialogue 2018
By Dawisson Belém Lopes
In its third iteration, India's Raisina Dialogue shines as a forum at the forefront of regional and global discussions.
The Risk of a Nuclear-Tinged South Asian Crisis Is Rising
By Sameer Lalwani and Hannah Haegeland
The odds of another serious South Asian crisis remain high.
Asian Geopolitics in 2018: What to Worry About and What to Expect
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
What are the issues and flashpoints that will come to define Asia in 2018?
Afghanistan Plays Turkey's Game, Arrests Teachers Reportedly Linked to Gulen
By Catherine Putz
Kabul seems willing to pay the price to play with Ankara, that price being a few Turkish teachers.
Why Pakistan’s Ruling Party Should Aim For an Early Election
By Umair Jamal
An alleged state led resistance to the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz’s rule can only subside if the party wins a colossal mandate in the next general elections.
The Danger of Trump’s Pakistan Approach
By Touqir Hussain
Taking a tougher line on Islamabad without a clear strategy is a losing proposition.