Soldiers monitor a busy commercial street in Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir, on June 2.
Soldiers monitor a busy commercial street in Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir, on June 2.

India and Pakistan Engage in Diplomatic Blitz

The countries are waging a narrative battle on the global stage in the wake of their latest military conflict.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party activists march through the streets of Dhaka on May 28.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party activists march through the streets of Dhaka on May 28.

Pressure Mounts in Bangladesh

As calls for elections grow louder, interim leader Muhammad Yunus finds himself at odds with other parties and the army.

Commuters drive past a billboard featuring Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir, Navy chief Naveed Ashraf, Air chief Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif along a street in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on May 14.
Commuters drive past a billboard featuring Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir, Navy chief Naveed Ashraf, Air chief Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif along a street in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on May 14.

Pakistan’s Generals Get a Reputational Boost

The country’s powerful military emerges as a winner from the latest conflict with India.

Two men stand on either side of a table covered with different newspapers, neatly organized to show off as many front pages as possible. The writing is in a mix of English, Hindi, Arabic, and other languages. One of the men reads a copy of the Hindustan Times; the other shuffles through the stacks on the table.
Two men stand on either side of a table covered with different newspapers, neatly organized to show off as many front pages as possible. The writing is in a mix of English, Hindi, Arabic, and other languages. One of the men reads a copy of the Hindustan Times; the other shuffles through the stacks on the table.

Why Disinformation Surged During the India-Pakistan Crisis

Misleading content proliferated in part because of the kinetic nature of the conflict.

A man in a khaki-colored short-sleeve military uniform walks a dog on a leash on a platform alongside a train. Passengers in the train look out the window at the man and the dog, including a little boy holding a small Indian flag on a stick.
A man in a khaki-colored short-sleeve military uniform walks a dog on a leash on a platform alongside a train. Passengers in the train look out the window at the man and the dog, including a little boy holding a small Indian flag on a stick.

India Has a Long-Term Plan With Pakistan

New Delhi aims to root out cross-border terrorism, but it risks fueling discontent.

An Indian paramilitary soldier stands watch near a market in Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir, on April 29.
An Indian paramilitary soldier stands watch near a market in Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir, on April 29.

India-Pakistan Tensions Reach Six-Year High

Islamabad claims New Delhi is planning military action, raising the question of international mediation.

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance, and their children pose for a photo in front of the Akshardham Temple in New Delhi on April 21.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance, and their children pose for a photo in front of the Akshardham Temple in New Delhi on April 21.

Vance Travels to India With High Stakes

The U.S. vice president’s trip came ahead of bilateral trade talks in Washington.

Workers drill a hole to extract salt in the Khewra mine in Jhelum, Pakistan, on Dec. 12, 2023.
Workers drill a hole to extract salt in the Khewra mine in Jhelum, Pakistan, on Dec. 12, 2023.

U.S. Eyes Pakistan’s Mineral Wealth

But investment in tapping the country’s reserves would be a dangerous gamble.

Workers sew clothing at their stations in a garment factory in Savar, Bangladesh, on April 9.
Workers sew clothing at their stations in a garment factory in Savar, Bangladesh, on April 9.

How South Asia Will Respond to Trump’s Tariff Reversal

Countries in the region were already seeking trade talks rather than retaliation.

Modi and Trump stand beside each other at podiums on a small stage in front of an ornate gold curtain and chandelier. Modi has one finger raised as he speaks into the microphone; Trump is turned to watch him and smiling.
Modi and Trump stand beside each other at podiums on a small stage in front of an ornate gold curtain and chandelier. Modi has one finger raised as he speaks into the microphone; Trump is turned to watch him and smiling.

India Faces High Stakes in U.S. Trade Talks

The negotiations are especially urgent for New Delhi as it will be hit hard by Trump’s reciprocal tariffs.

Beneath a blue sky, two men and two boys ride on the roof of a vehicle with another man visible in the passenger seat as he smiles out of the window. Another man in a black turban and black vest walks alongside the vehicle as it moves, with one hand reaching inside of it. The men on top of the car and other marchers around them wave the black-and-white flag of the Taliban.
Beneath a blue sky, two men and two boys ride on the roof of a vehicle with another man visible in the passenger seat as he smiles out of the window. Another man in a black turban and black vest walks alongside the vehicle as it moves, with one hand reaching inside of it. The men on top of the car and other marchers around them wave the black-and-white flag of the Taliban.

Trump Quietly Ups U.S. Engagement With the Taliban

The new approach, including the first known visit by U.S. officials to Kabul since 2021, comes down to transactionalism.

Indian Prime Narendra Modi waits for the arrival of Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in New Delhi on Feb. 18.
Indian Prime Narendra Modi waits for the arrival of Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in New Delhi on Feb. 18.

Is Modi Turning Over a New Leaf With China?

Recent comments from the Indian leader suggest that he could be ready to usher in a new phase in bilateral ties.

A paramilitary soldier stands guard at a railway station in the Sibi, Pakistan, on March 12.
A paramilitary soldier stands guard at a railway station in the Sibi, Pakistan, on March 12.

Did Trump Signal More Security Cooperation With Pakistan?

Despite a shoutout in the U.S. president’s speech last week, don’t expect a renewed security partnership.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a document signing after their talks in Kyiv on Aug. 23, 2024.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a document signing after their talks in Kyiv on Aug. 23, 2024.

Does India Have a Diplomatic Role in Ukraine?

After Trump and Zelensky’s fiery meeting, New Delhi could find an opportunity to bolster other peace efforts.

Two men are sitting down, with one holding a white flag and another one holding a yellow bag. Next to them is another man standing up with his fist raised and holding a gun.
Two men are sitting down, with one holding a white flag and another one holding a yellow bag. Next to them is another man standing up with his fist raised and holding a gun.

Trump’s Approach to Afghanistan Is Already Limited

The president’s demand that the Taliban return U.S. weaponry shows he is looking for new leverage.

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