Three military planes fly through a cloudless sky over a tarmac filled with neat rows of military trucks and other vehicles.
Three military planes fly through a cloudless sky over a tarmac filled with neat rows of military trucks and other vehicles.

Trump’s Aim to Take Back Afghan Air Base Doesn’t Make Sense

The Taliban quickly rejected the U.S. president’s demand that it turn over Bagram Airfield to the United States.

Activists from the Hindu right-wing political party Shiv Sena (UBT) take part in a protest against an India-Pakistan cricket match in Mumbai on Sept. 14.
Activists from the Hindu right-wing political party Shiv Sena (UBT) take part in a protest against an India-Pakistan cricket match in Mumbai on Sept. 14.

Cricket Controversy Shows Depth of India-Pakistan Tensions

People-to-people ties between the countries have previously flourished despite conflict.   

A man shouts with both hands raised in the air, pointing his index fingers at the sky, as he walks in front of a flaming pile of tires at the center of a city street. A crowd of people—mostly young men—stand circled around the tires, partly obscured by wafts of black smoke.
A man shouts with both hands raised in the air, pointing his index fingers at the sky, as he walks in front of a flaming pile of tires at the center of a city street. A crowd of people—mostly young men—stand circled around the tires, partly obscured by wafts of black smoke.

Nepal Protests Expose Depth of Public Anger

The situation in Kathmandu remains tense after Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s resignation.

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tianjin, China.
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tianjin, China.

What the Modi-Xi Meeting Was Really About

The Indian leader’s visit to China caps a nearly year-long effort to ease bilateral tensions.

Bangladeshi Advisor for Foreign Affairs Md. Touhid Hossain addresses a press conference after a bilateral meeting with Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Aug. 24.
Bangladeshi Advisor for Foreign Affairs Md. Touhid Hossain addresses a press conference after a bilateral meeting with Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Aug. 24.

Bangladesh-Pakistan Ties Get Dramatic Reset

A resurgence in bilateral relations is one of the region’s more significant recent trends.

People gather near a damaged vehicle and scattered debris after a flash flood in Mingora, Pakistan.
People gather near a damaged vehicle and scattered debris after a flash flood in Mingora, Pakistan.

Pakistan Grapples Again With Deadly Flash Floods

Flooding disasters have intensified in recent years, and global climate aid efforts now face a setback.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he addresses a public gathering on the outskirts of Varanasi, India.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he addresses a public gathering on the outskirts of Varanasi, India.

Is This Modi’s Moment of Reckoning?

From Trump’s tariffs to domestic political headaches, challenges converge for the Indian leader.

U.S. President Donald Trump (right) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold a joint press conference at the White House in Washington, on Feb. 13.
U.S. President Donald Trump (right) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold a joint press conference at the White House in Washington, on Feb. 13.

The U.S.-India Trade Spat Boils Over

With Trump imposing an additional 25 percent tariff, New Delhi faces some difficult choices.

A man pushes a cart loaded with belongings at the Islam Qala border crossing between Iran and Afghanistan.
A man pushes a cart loaded with belongings at the Islam Qala border crossing between Iran and Afghanistan.

Afghanistan Can’t Handle Another Refugee Crisis

More than 500,000 Afghans were driven out of Iran in 15 days, adding to the country’s humanitarian emergency.

A Taliban guard stands over an armored tank as he keeps watch.
A Taliban guard stands over an armored tank as he keeps watch.

Russia’s Recognition Could Bolster Taliban Regime

Other countries may follow Moscow’s lead in formalizing ties.

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama leaves a prayer ceremony celebrating his 90th birthday at the main Tibetan temple in McLeod Ganj, near Dharamshala, India.
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama leaves a prayer ceremony celebrating his 90th birthday at the main Tibetan temple in McLeod Ganj, near Dharamshala, India.

How the Dalai Lama’s Succession Could Shape India-China Ties

Indian comments about who should choose the next Tibetan leader highlight the risk to bilateral relations.

Jaishankar shakes hands with Rubio; they are standing beside the U.S. and Indian flags.
Jaishankar shakes hands with Rubio; they are standing beside the U.S. and Indian flags.

What U.S.-India Trade Talks Are Really About

The outcome of the talks could serve as a bellwether of the partnership’s broader trajectory.

Dozens of people stand around a flaming pile of fabric in the middle of a road. The sky overhead is dim and cloudy; it appears to be dusk. One man standing behind the fire has his arms raised, as if in celebration.
Dozens of people stand around a flaming pile of fabric in the middle of a road. The sky overhead is dim and cloudy; it appears to be dusk. One man standing behind the fire has his arms raised, as if in celebration.

Pakistan Finds Itself in Awkward Diplomatic Position

Dizzying developments in Iran after the Pakistani army chief met with Trump could have political costs back home.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the Summit of the Future at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Sept. 23, 2024.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the Summit of the Future at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Sept. 23, 2024.

Where Does India Stand on the Israel-Iran Conflict?

New Delhi is used to balancing ties with rival states during a crisis, but the latest test is a tough one.

Sikh separatist activists protest outside the Indian Consulate General in Toronto on Oct. 18, 2024.
Sikh separatist activists protest outside the Indian Consulate General in Toronto on Oct. 18, 2024.

Will Modi’s Trip to Canada Boost Bilateral Relations?

Tensions have recently abated, but New Delhi and Ottawa remain far apart on the issue that triggered them.

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