Region
South Asia
The Future of Cross-Strait Ties Under a Lai Presidency in Taiwan
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
How will China approach a Lai-led Taiwan?
The Incredible Success, and Hope, of Afghanistan’s Cricket Team
By Grant Wyeth
The team’s rise is extraordinary given the chaos embroiling Afghanistan over the past four and a half decades. Cricket represents a rare spot of hope for a troubled country.
The China-Russia ‘Axis’ Is Overhyped
By Rahul Mishra and Yanitha Meena Louis
Both Indo-Pacific and BRICS+ dynamics deter such a possibility.
India-US Technology Ties Deepen Amid New Washington Consensus
By Rahul Jaybhay
While India was uneasy about fully adopting the old Washington consensus in the 1980s, Delhi has embraced the new consensus, engaging in initiatives and collaborations that ensure reduced dependency on China.
Modi Government Begins Third Term on Combative Note
By Kavita Chowdhury
The BJP, despite diminished numbers, rode rough-shod over the opposition to elect the controversial Om Birla as speaker of the house.
How Nepali Cricket Is Becoming a Beacon of Hope and Soft Power
By Shishir Bhatta
Despite a lackluster performance at the latest T20 World Cup, Nepal’s cricket is poised for rapid growth.
Afghan Hopes Are Riding on the Doha Conference
By Freshta Jalalzai
With the Taliban finally joining the U.N.-hosted meeting, Afghans are hoping for a much-needed breakthrough.
PM Hasina’s Delhi Visit Energizes Bangladesh-India Relations
By Aaqib Md Shatil
Energy connectivity with Nepal and Bhutan via India can help Bangladesh reduce dependency on fossil fuel.
India’s President Inaugurates Newly Elected Parliament
By Ashok Sharma
She listed fast-tracking economic reforms and boosting small and medium-size enterprises to create jobs as a key agenda of the new government.
Pakistan’s Quantum Quest: Hurdles and Hopes
By Zohaib Altaf and Nimrah Javed
The establishment of the National Center for Quantum Computing could be a critical step – if Pakistan can overcome economic constraints and a significant brain drain.
Ecological Disasters in Sikkim: A Skewed Security-Development Balance in the Himalayas?
By Stanzin Lhaskyabs and Rahul Ganguly
Developmental and security projects, such as the construction of dams and roads, are contributing to the uptick in deadly natural disasters.
Sri Lanka Reaches Debt Restructuring Deal With Bilateral Creditors, Including China and India
By Bharatha Mallawarachi
The deal is expected to reopen the doors to bilateral transactions and the resumption of foreign projects that stalled when the island nation defaulted.
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