Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to supporters as he arrives at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters to celebrate the party’s win in the Delhi legislative assembly election in New Delhi on Feb. 8.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to supporters as he arrives at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters to celebrate the party’s win in the Delhi legislative assembly election in New Delhi on Feb. 8.

Victory in Delhi Gives BJP a Boost

Modi arrives in Washington to meet Trump as an especially confident leader.

Protesters hold a photo of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's first president, as they protest at Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in Dhaka.
Protesters hold a photo of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's first president, as they protest at Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in Dhaka.

Uncertainty Reigns in Bangladesh

Six months after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, the public is growing impatient with the interim government.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Jan. 25.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Jan. 25.

India Knows What Makes Trump Tick

New Delhi’s position as a net security provider makes it more likely to get off to a good start with the new White House.

An artist paints a large image of U.S. President Donald Trump while standing on a chair. To the right are other painted portraits of the other U.S. presidents.
An artist paints a large image of U.S. President Donald Trump while standing on a chair. To the right are other painted portraits of the other U.S. presidents.

How Will Trump’s South Asia Policy Take Shape?

The White House isn’t likely to prioritize the region at first, but a few moves could provide clues to its approach.

Shehbaz Sharif and Muhammad Yunus sit side by side in ornate chairs with carved gold details and cream brocade upholstery. Sharif's mouth is open as he speaks. Both men are older, dressed formally, and have their own hands clasped on their laps.
Shehbaz Sharif and Muhammad Yunus sit side by side in ornate chairs with carved gold details and cream brocade upholstery. Sharif's mouth is open as he speaks. Both men are older, dressed formally, and have their own hands clasped on their laps.

In South Asia, Power Shifts Usher in Diplomatic Surprises

Deepening engagement between India and the Taliban as well as Pakistan and Bangladesh, respectively, represents a new chapter in an old rivalry.

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Jan. 6.
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Jan. 6.

The Biden Administration Pursues Last-Minute Diplomacy With India

In New Delhi, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan seeks to foolproof some elements of the partnership.

Security personnel patrol near the site of a gunfight between suspected militants and Indian security forces at Ishber Nishat in Srinagar, Kashmir, on Nov. 10, 2024.
Security personnel patrol near the site of a gunfight between suspected militants and Indian security forces at Ishber Nishat in Srinagar, Kashmir, on Nov. 10, 2024.

Four Stories to Follow in South Asia in 2025

From India’s relations with rivals to Sri Lanka’s democratic shift, here’s what to keep an eye on this year.

Anti-government protesters display Bangladesh's national flag atop the prime minister's palace.
Anti-government protesters display Bangladesh's national flag atop the prime minister's palace.

South Asia’s Year in Review

Tracking the region’s biggest surprises in 2024.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (left) speaks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right).
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (left) speaks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right).

In India, Sri Lanka’s Dissanayake Reasserts Partnership

Like others in the region, Colombo’s new leader hopes to better balance ties with New Delhi and Beijing.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi leave a rally in Motera, India, on Feb. 24, 2020.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi leave a rally in Motera, India, on Feb. 24, 2020.

BJP Sends a Message With U.S. ‘Deep State’ Comments

Alleging a conspiracy against India, the ruling party telegraphs camaraderie with Trump.

Nepali Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli waves before departing from Tribhuvan Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Nepali Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli waves before departing from Tribhuvan Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Nepal’s Prime Minister Makes Significant China Trip

K.P. Sharma Oli breaks with tradition in his fourth term by heading to Beijing before New Delhi.

A view from the ground and pointed up to the sky shows an Indian flag fluttering atop a flagpole, backlit by the sun. Above and behind it are the blades of a wind turbine. The sky above is a slightly hazy blue, with a few fluffy white clouds inching in from the corner.
A view from the ground and pointed up to the sky shows an Indian flag fluttering atop a flagpole, backlit by the sun. Above and behind it are the blades of a wind turbine. The sky above is a slightly hazy blue, with a few fluffy white clouds inching in from the corner.

What Adani’s Indictment Means for India’s Clean Energy Sector

The billionaire’s fast-growing Adani Green company will take an investment hit.

A commuter on a motorbike covers his face with cloth amid thick smog on a street in Lahore, Pakistan, on Nov. 20.
A commuter on a motorbike covers his face with cloth amid thick smog on a street in Lahore, Pakistan, on Nov. 20.

Toxic Smog Threatens India and Pakistan

As air pollution chokes New Delhi and Lahore, officials in both countries are pointing fingers.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi walk together outdoors.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi walk together outdoors.

In South Asia, Expect Continuity From Washington

Under Trump, the Indo-Pacific strategy is still likely to drive U.S. policy in the region.

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk looks at graffiti on the walls of the Dhaka University campus in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Oct. 29.
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk looks at graffiti on the walls of the Dhaka University campus in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Oct. 29.

Bangladesh’s Interim Government Is Under Pressure

With no time frame for elections, a restless public could pose a challenge.

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