Nepal’s Ruling Coalition Has the Edge in Elections
The Nepali Congress party looks set to hang onto power when final results come in next week.
India Takes Over G-20 Presidency
Leading the bloc gives New Delhi an opportunity to show what it can do on the global stage.
South Asia Unites Around ‘Loss and Damage’ at COP27
Led by Pakistan, climate-vulnerable countries seek aid for adaptation.
Imran Khan Wounded in Attack at Rally
Pakistan’s political crisis may be reaching a breaking point. The reported attempt on the opposition leader’s life could galvanize his supporters.
Pakistan’s Political Crisis Deepens
As Imran Khan plans another march on the capital, new developments have put the public on edge.
India’s Opposition Faces an Uphill Battle
The Indian National Congress party has a new leader, but he will struggle to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Can India Keep Balancing Russia and the West?
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s escalations in Ukraine have compounded diplomatic challenges for New Delhi.
Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis Is Still Spiraling
Even as the country receives increased support, its immediate outlook is grim, raising the specter of more mass protests.
Washington’s Balancing Act in South Asia
India lambasted a proposed U.S. military sale to Pakistan as both countries’ top diplomats met with U.S. officials this week.
In Flooded Pakistan, It’s Politics as Usual
As Islamabad continues to appeal for international assistance, its political polarization has proved to be an obstacle too.
At U.N. General Assembly, South Asia Focuses on the Climate Crisis
Modi will miss the annual summit, but other leaders are expected to address the region’s vulnerability.
Pakistan’s Flood Crisis Could Become a Food Crisis
International aid is pouring in, but the local food insecurity would have global consequences.
How Bad Governance Exacerbated Pakistan’s Flooding
The disaster has affected more than 30 million people and is a warning for other climate-vulnerable states.
1 Year Later, the Taliban Are in Full Control
With no viable opposition, the regime holds a firm grip on power in Afghanistan—but it could soon become shaky.
How China-Taiwan Tensions Play Out in India
South Asia has closer ties with Beijing, but the risk of escalation presents a challenge, especially for New Delhi.