South Asia Brief

The decision recalls New Delhi’s COVID-19 vaccine export ban last year, with some key differences.

The turmoil driving unrest in Colombo and beyond has roots in the economic missteps of the last 20 years.

The Indian prime minister’s trip to Europe this week shows there is still room for deepening ties with the West.

The extreme weather in India and Pakistan is a sign of what’s to come for climate-vulnerable countries.

As New Delhi avoids condemning Moscow’s war, Washington has hardened its rhetoric.

Faced with a no-confidence vote, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan accused Washington of meddling—reflecting long-standing mistrust.

Draconian steps on girls’ education and press freedom are taking Afghanistan back to the 1990s.

Ruling party defectors could doom the Pakistani prime minister in a no-confidence vote.

India and Pakistan narrowly averted a security crisis while the world wasn’t looking, highlighting the risks of escalation in the region.

As net importers, the region’s countries are particularly vulnerable to shocks from sanctions against Russia.

The ruling party is expected to win, but its future is also on the ballot in India’s most populous state.

Putin’s invasion puts some countries in a diplomatic and economic bind.

The executive order dividing Afghanistan’s frozen central bank assets has not earned Washington any goodwill.

The beloved Indian singer, who died last weekend, reached audiences well beyond India—despite stirring some controversy.

The latest budget doesn’t include immediate-term job creation projects despite high unemployment and recent unrest.