
Can South Asia Get Serious About Climate Change?
India made big pledges at COP26, but regional cooperation remains a major challenge.

Facebook Has a Blind Spot in South Asia
The company has failed to allocate resources to curb extremist and inflammatory content in India and beyond.

Why India Is Joining Another Quad
A new economic forum among India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States is rooted in cooperation rather than competition with China.

India’s Democratic Backsliding Hasn’t Stopped
A recent uptick in bigotry and violence poses a challenge for New Delhi’s relationship with Washington.

Washington’s Divergent Diplomacy in South Asia
High-ranking diplomat Wendy Sherman’s visit underscores shifting relations with India and Pakistan.

Pakistan Pitches the Taliban Regime to the World
Islamabad argues that failure to engage with Afghanistan’s new government will doom its citizens.

Quad Looks to Cement Its Resurgence in Washington
The first in-person leaders’ summit shows how far the group has come after nearly two decades of irrelevance.

U.S. and India Step Up Climate Cooperation
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry’s visit to New Delhi highlights an overlooked aspect of the bilateral relationship.

Avalanche of Misinformation Follows Taliban Takeover
Fake news about the U.S. withdrawal and life under the new regime is surging. Some of it could be part of organized propaganda campaigns.

Four Key Questions About Afghanistan’s Future
Post-U.S. withdrawal, a few factors could shape the country’s trajectory in the coming weeks.

Airport Attack Underscores How the Taliban Could Fail
Facing security risks and shaky legitimacy, the group will struggle to govern and consolidate power.

South Asia Is on the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis
The IPCC report highlights the region’s particular vulnerabilities to extreme temperatures and weather patterns.

The Taliban’s Urban Warfare Is a Dangerous Escalation
Insurgents are advancing into some of Afghanistan’s largest cities, signaling a new phase of the war.

Can India Make a Play in Afghanistan?
Antony Blinken’s visit to New Delhi underscores a new regional “Great Game.”

Pakistan’s Regional Diplomacy Dilemma
Islamabad wants to shift its focus to trade and investment, but challenges loom.