An aerial view shows the Pavagada Solar Park in Karnataka, India, on Oct. 11, 2021.
An aerial view shows the Pavagada Solar Park in Karnataka, India, on Oct. 11, 2021.

Lithium Reserves Will Give India a Boost—Eventually

The find will help fuel Indian manufacturing and clean energy, but it could take years to pay dividends.

Laborers work at the Karot Hydropower project in eastern Punjab province, Pakistan, on Nov. 19, 2021.
Laborers work at the Karot Hydropower project in eastern Punjab province, Pakistan, on Nov. 19, 2021.

Have China and Pakistan Hit a Roadblock?

Beijing-funded infrastructure projects have slowed, but their longtime partnership remains inevitable.

U.S. Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland speaks at a press conference in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Jan. 30.
U.S. Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland speaks at a press conference in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Jan. 30.

Why the United States Is Courting Nepal

Beijing’s growing influence in Kathmandu has prompted high-level diplomacy from Washington.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Jan. 25.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Jan. 25.

On Republic Day, India Looks to Deepen Middle East Ties

New Delhi hosted the Egyptian president as a guest of honor, reflecting growing strategic interests in the region.

New Indian Armed Forces recruits undergo weapons training in Secunderabad, India, on Jan. 10.
New Indian Armed Forces recruits undergo weapons training in Secunderabad, India, on Jan. 10.

China Has Become India’s Greatest Threat

A new poll reveals shifting perspectives as Beijing challenges New Delhi on several fronts.

A health worker collects a swab from a passenger arriving at Prayagraj Junction in Allahabad, India, on Dec. 23, 2022.
A health worker collects a swab from a passenger arriving at Prayagraj Junction in Allahabad, India, on Dec. 23, 2022.

How China’s COVID-19 Surge Shapes Trade With India

Labor shortages and supply chain problems could hamper Chinese exports, but New Delhi also has strategic opportunities.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party supporters take part in a protest in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Dec. 10, 2022.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party supporters take part in a protest in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Dec. 10, 2022.

Bangladesh Becomes U.S.-Russia Battleground

A surprising war of words over U.S. actions in the country highlights Dhaka’s tricky balancing act.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the supporters as he arrives for a public rally in Agartala, India, on Dec. 18.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the supporters as he arrives for a public rally in Agartala, India, on Dec. 18.

Trends to Watch in South Asia Next Year

From India’s G-20 presidency to brewing public discontent elsewhere in the region, 2023 could be another up-and-down year.

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) leaders' summit in Samarkand on September 16, 2022. (Photo by Alexandr Demyanchuk / SPUTNIK / AFP) (Photo by ALEXANDR DEMYANCHUK/SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images)
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) leaders' summit in Samarkand on September 16, 2022. (Photo by Alexandr Demyanchuk / SPUTNIK / AFP) (Photo by ALEXANDR DEMYANCHUK/SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images)

South Asia’s Year of Change

Four stories stood out in a tumultuous 2022, from Sri Lanka’s economic crisis to Modi’s pushback against Putin.

Supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party shout slogans during a rally in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Dec. 10.
Supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party shout slogans during a rally in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Dec. 10.

What’s Behind Bangladesh’s Protests?

Poor economic headwinds have given government opponents a long-awaited opportunity.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves during a Bharatiya Janata Party rally in Ahmedabad, India, on Dec. 1.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves during a Bharatiya Janata Party rally in Ahmedabad, India, on Dec. 1.

Can India’s BJP Sustain Its Popularity?

A historic victory and a narrow loss in state elections shows the ruling party remains indisputably dominant, but it still has some vulnerabilities.

A voter prepares to stamp her ballot at a polling station in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on Nov. 20.
A voter prepares to stamp her ballot at a polling station in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on Nov. 20.

Nepal’s Ruling Coalition Has the Edge in Elections

The Nepali Congress party looks set to hang onto power when final results come in next week.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is greeted by Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Bali, Indonesia, on Nov. 15.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is greeted by Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Bali, Indonesia, on Nov. 15.

India Takes Over G-20 Presidency

Leading the bloc gives New Delhi an opportunity to show what it can do on the global stage.

People use boats to cross a flooded area in Dadu, Pakistan, on Oct. 27.
People use boats to cross a flooded area in Dadu, Pakistan, on Oct. 27.

South Asia Unites Around ‘Loss and Damage’ at COP27

Led by Pakistan, climate-vulnerable countries seek aid for adaptation.

Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan take part in a protest in Lahore, Pakistan, on Nov. 3.
Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan take part in a protest in Lahore, Pakistan, on Nov. 3.

Imran Khan Wounded in Attack at Rally

Pakistan’s political crisis may be reaching a breaking point. The reported attempt on the opposition leader’s life could galvanize his supporters.

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