U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tour the Eisenhower Executive Office Building during a meeting in Washington on Sept. 23.
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tour the Eisenhower Executive Office Building during a meeting in Washington on Sept. 23.

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.

John Kerry and Bhupender Yadav meet.
John Kerry and Bhupender Yadav meet.

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.

A man looks out of a car window as commuters make their way along a road in Kabul on Sept. 5.
A man looks out of a car window as commuters make their way along a road in Kabul on Sept. 5.

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.

Taliban fighters parade along a road to celebrate after the U.S. withdrawal form Afghanistan in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on Sept. 1.
Taliban fighters parade along a road to celebrate after the U.S. withdrawal form Afghanistan in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on Sept. 1.

Four Key Questions About Afghanistan’s Future

Post-U.S. withdrawal, a few factors could shape the country’s trajectory in the coming weeks.

Armed Taliban fighters stand next an Imam during Friday prayers at the Abdul Rahman Mosque in Kabul on August 20, 2021, following the Taliban's stunning takeover of Afghanistan. (Photo by Hoshang Hashimi / AFP) (Photo by HOSHANG HASHIMI/AFP via Getty Images)
Armed Taliban fighters stand next an Imam during Friday prayers at the Abdul Rahman Mosque in Kabul on August 20, 2021, following the Taliban's stunning takeover of Afghanistan. (Photo by Hoshang Hashimi / AFP) (Photo by HOSHANG HASHIMI/AFP via Getty Images)

Airport Attack Underscores How the Taliban Could Fail

Facing security risks and shaky legitimacy, the group will struggle to govern and consolidate power.

Residents ride a boat over a submerged road following heavy monsoon rains in Allahabad, India, on Aug. 11.
Residents ride a boat over a submerged road following heavy monsoon rains in Allahabad, India, on Aug. 11.

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.

Afghan security personnel and militia fighting against the Taliban stand guard in Enjil, Herat province, Afghanistan, on July 30.
Afghan security personnel and militia fighting against the Taliban stand guard in Enjil, Herat province, Afghanistan, on July 30.

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.

Afghan militia fighters keep a watch at an outpost against Taliban insurgents in Charkint, Balkh province, Afghanistan, on July 15.
Afghan militia fighters keep a watch at an outpost against Taliban insurgents in Charkint, Balkh province, Afghanistan, on July 15.

Can India Make a Play in Afghanistan?

Antony Blinken’s visit to New Delhi underscores a new regional “Great Game.”

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at the Presidential Palace in Kabul on Nov. 19, 2020.
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at the Presidential Palace in Kabul on Nov. 19, 2020.

Pakistan’s Regional Diplomacy Dilemma

Islamabad wants to shift its focus to trade and investment, but challenges loom.

Garment workers walk to work at their factories during a countrywide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on July 5.
Garment workers walk to work at their factories during a countrywide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on July 5.

How COVID-19 Has Shaped South Asia

The region has become a pandemic hot spot.

Tents at a camp for internally displaced families are pictured in Dand district, Afghanistan, on Jan. 7.
Tents at a camp for internally displaced families are pictured in Dand district, Afghanistan, on Jan. 7.

Will the End of the U.S. War Create More Afghan Refugees?

With the Taliban insurgency expanding, the U.S. withdrawal could provoke a major humanitarian crisis.

An Indian air force officer gestures as he stands guard outside the Jammu Air Force Station entry gate in Jammu, Indian-administered Kashmir, on June 27.
An Indian air force officer gestures as he stands guard outside the Jammu Air Force Station entry gate in Jammu, Indian-administered Kashmir, on June 27.

Why Did Modi Meet With Kashmiri Leaders?

India’s prime minister is conciliatory to rivals while saving his firepower for domestic challenges—and China.

Young people sit at the Wazir Akbar Khan hilltop during a national day of mourning in Kabul on May 11.
Young people sit at the Wazir Akbar Khan hilltop during a national day of mourning in Kabul on May 11.

Top Afghan Leaders Visit the White House at a Low Moment

With the situation in Afghanistan rapidly deteriorating, expect the mood to be grim when Ghani and Abdullah meet Biden.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends the NATO summit.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends the NATO summit.

Turkey Looks to Expand Footprint in Afghanistan

Ankara is well positioned to play key roles after the U.S. withdrawal.

A street vendor walks past a mural depicting an Afghan National Army soldier in Kabul on June 10.
A street vendor walks past a mural depicting an Afghan National Army soldier in Kabul on June 10.

U.S. Withdrawal Constrains Counterterrorism Options

Biden’s pledge to maintain U.S. capacity in Afghanistan without boots on the ground appears easier said than done.

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