South Asia Brief
News and analysis from India and its neighboring countries in South Asia, a region home to one-fourth of the world’s population. Delivered Wednesday.

The U.S. Shouldn’t Worry About the India-Canada Rift
Washington is committed to partnership with New Delhi, despite U.S. intelligence cooperation in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case.

Trudeau’s Allegations Upend India-Canada Ties
The Canadian leader has accused New Delhi of involvement in the assassination of a Sikh activist, bringing simmering tensions to the surface.

The Maldives’ Presidential Race Has Geopolitical Stakes
The Sept. 30 runoff winner will favor either India or China.

Will India’s G-20 Summit Succeed?
New Delhi’s global clout and Modi’s personal brand are riding on the annual meeting, but consensus may prove elusive.

India Can Benefit From a Bigger BRICS
The bloc’s new members include countries New Delhi is keen to expand ties with.

India’s Moon Landing Is a Big Geopolitical Step
The successful lunar mission, coming on the heels of Russian failure, could accelerate a long-running space race.

What’s Next for Imran Khan’s Party?
With Pakistan’s popular opposition leader jailed ahead of election, his supporters must find a way forward.

Attack Raises Specter of Election Violence in Pakistan
The Islamic State-Khorasan claimed responsibility for a bombing at a political rally months before a national vote.

The Taliban Aren’t Equipped for Climate Adaptation
Sanctions stand in the way of environmental aid, leaving Afghans high and dry after disasters such as flash floods.

India Steps Up Diplomacy With Myanmar
New Delhi must walk a fine line with the brutal ruling junta as cross-border security issues grow tense.

Why Did Foxconn Pull Out of Its India Deal?
The Apple supplier’s sudden reversal reveals some of the private-sector obstacles to New Delhi’s tech ambitions.

Pakistan Aims for IMF Deal at Last
After months of negotiations, Islamabad looks close to securing additional economic aid—but the roots of its crisis run deep.

Modi’s State Visit Aims to Cement U.S.-India Partnership
Bilateral constraints haven’t gotten in the way of rapidly deepening ties.

Russian Oil Shipment Arrives in Pakistan
The cargo shows how the global south is balancing relations with Moscow and the West.

India’s Deadly Train Crash Raises Safety Concerns
Amid a financing push for modern infrastructure, existing problems may go overlooked.