Region
South Asia
The Taliban-US Deal 5 Years Ago Remade Afghanistan. Was It Worth the Cost?
By Freshta Jalalzai
A call from Helmand on February 29, 2020, underscored the shock and uncertainty felt in Afghanistan over the deal.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Seeks Dialogue With Afghanistan Amid Rising Militant Attacks
By Umair Jamal
Does the dialogue have the blessings of the Pakistan military? And will Pakistan agree to concessions demanded by Kabul?
Without Reform, Bangladesh Risks Backsliding into Repression
By Yap Lay Sheng and John Quinley
The interim government must dismantle entrenched structures of repression and impunity. Otherwise, the transition will be just a pause before the cycle of violence begins anew.
India, EU Seek to Emerge as Poles of Stability in an Uncertain World
By Elizabeth Roche
The European Commission president’s visit to India came amid fraying relations between Europe and the U.S.
The Logic of India’s Warship Numbers
By Ajai Shukla
In addition to their economic, constabulary, and diplomatic responsibilities, Indian warships are constantly preparing for their primary warfighting role.
Crime Wave Sweeps Post-Hasina Bangladesh
By Saqlain Rizve
Not only are people vulnerable to crime but also, their faith in the interim government is eroding.
Beyond Terrorism: A Brief History of SAARC’s Failures
By Mohd Amdadul Haque
Long before the Uri attack doomed the regional grouping, SAARC was plagued by distrust and a lack of consensus.
Growing Trans-Atlantic Rift on Russia Complicates EU Outreach to India
By Chietigj Bajpaee
Despite a Western consensus on engaging New Delhi, the reality is there is a growing trans-Atlantic split on India.
Bandit Rule: Pakistan’s Burning Domestic Security Issue
By Muhammad Murad
It’s not just terrorism and militancy – criminal gangs are a serious problem in parts of Sindh and Punjab.
India Could Put Chabahar on Slow Burner as IMEC Gathers Pace
By Elizabeth Roche
Abandoning this port project is not a preferred option for India as its Central Asia ambitions depend on trade via this Iranian port.
Iron and the Archeological Battle Between North and South India
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Iron implements found in Tamil Nadu indicate that the Iron Age began here 5,300 years ago. Politicizing this fact does a disservice to archeology and the quest for truth.
Sri Lanka’s 2025 Budget: Balancing IMF Commitments and Domestic Priorities
By Tharindu Udayanga Kamburawala
The 2025 budget – the first under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake – reveals a delicate balancing act between adhering to IMF mandates and addressing domestic economic realities.
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