U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar speak to the press before talks at the U.S. State Department in Washington on Sept. 28.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar speak to the press before talks at the U.S. State Department in Washington on Sept. 28.

America and India Expand Their Partnership

The so-called 2+2 leaders’ dialogue in New Delhi this week is a reminder of the relationship’s enduring strength.

Afghan refugees arrive on green trucks in a mountainous landscape.
Afghan refugees arrive on green trucks in a mountainous landscape.

Why Is Pakistan Expelling 1.7 Million Afghans?

Islamabad’s policy of deporting all undocumented foreigners will have widespread repercussions.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shakes hand with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Behind them are Canadian and Indian flags.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shakes hand with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Behind them are Canadian and Indian flags.

The India-Canada Rift Deepens

New flash points in the crisis have emerged—with no offramps in sight.

People in hijabs hold up placards and a big sign that reads PALESTINE.
People in hijabs hold up placards and a big sign that reads PALESTINE.

What Pro-Palestinian Protests Mean for Pakistan

The Israel-Hamas war presents a conundrum for Islamabad.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attend a conference in Tel Aviv on July 6, 2017.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attend a conference in Tel Aviv on July 6, 2017.

Will India Draw Closer to Israel?

New Delhi’s long-standing balancing act between Israel and the Palestinians faces its toughest test yet.

Babar Azam of Pakistan plays a shot during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup warmup match between Pakistan and Australia at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, India.
Babar Azam of Pakistan plays a shot during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup warmup match between Pakistan and Australia at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, India.

How Cricket Is Easing India-Pakistan Tensions

Pakistani cricketers arrive in India for the first time in seven years—but they almost didn’t make it.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, U.S. President Joe Biden, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrive to pay respect at the Mahatma Gandhi memorial on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in New Delhi on Sept. 10.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, U.S. President Joe Biden, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrive to pay respect at the Mahatma Gandhi memorial on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in New Delhi on Sept. 10.

The U.S. Shouldn’t Worry About the India-Canada Rift

Washington is committed to partnership with New Delhi, despite U.S. intelligence cooperation in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends a press conference after the closing session of the G-20 summit in New Delhi on Sept. 10.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends a press conference after the closing session of the G-20 summit in New Delhi on Sept. 10.

Trudeau’s Allegations Upend India-Canada Ties

The Canadian leader has accused New Delhi of involvement in the assassination of a Sikh activist, bringing simmering tensions to the surface.

Maldives presidential candidate Mohamed Muiz, a man with gray hair and beard and a light pink button-down shirt, claps his hands as he greets a crowd of supporters wearing pink at an outdoor campaign rally.
Maldives presidential candidate Mohamed Muiz, a man with gray hair and beard and a light pink button-down shirt, claps his hands as he greets a crowd of supporters wearing pink at an outdoor campaign rally.

The Maldives’ Presidential Race Has Geopolitical Stakes

The Sept. 30 runoff winner will favor either India or China.

A pedestrian walks past a G-20 summit logo along a street in New Delhi.
A pedestrian walks past a G-20 summit logo along a street in New Delhi.

Will India’s G-20 Summit Succeed?

New Delhi’s global clout and Modi’s personal brand are riding on the annual meeting, but consensus may prove elusive.

From left: Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov appear at the 2023 BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
From left: Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov appear at the 2023 BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

India Can Benefit From a Bigger BRICS

The bloc’s new members include countries New Delhi is keen to expand ties with.

People wave Indian national flags as they celebrate the successful lunar landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft in New Delhi on Aug. 23.
People wave Indian national flags as they celebrate the successful lunar landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft in New Delhi on Aug. 23.

India’s Moon Landing Is a Big Geopolitical Step

The successful lunar mission, coming on the heels of Russian failure, could accelerate a long-running space race.

Lawyers supporting former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan denounce his arrest outside the High Court in Lahore, Pakistan, on Aug. 7.
Lawyers supporting former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan denounce his arrest outside the High Court in Lahore, Pakistan, on Aug. 7.

What’s Next for Imran Khan’s Party?

With Pakistan’s popular opposition leader jailed ahead of election, his supporters must find a way forward.

Security personnel examine the site of a bomb blast in Bajaur district, Pakistan.
Security personnel examine the site of a bomb blast in Bajaur district, Pakistan.

Attack Raises Specter of Election Violence in Pakistan

The Islamic State-Khorasan claimed responsibility for a bombing at a political rally months before a national vote.

A villager sits next to his house, which was damaged in flash floods, in Afghanistan.
A villager sits next to his house, which was damaged in flash floods, in Afghanistan.

The Taliban Aren’t Equipped for Climate Adaptation

Sanctions stand in the way of environmental aid, leaving Afghans high and dry after disasters such as flash floods.

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