The South Asia Channel
Pakistan Has Lost Its ‘Angel of Mercy’
Abdul Sattar Edhi was his country’s greatest living hero. Here’s hoping that his legacy persists in the hands of a new generation of humanitarians.
Ethnic Minorities Are Fueling the Taliban’s Expansion in Afghanistan
The Taliban is gaining dangerous leverage by recruiting Tajiks, Turkmen, and Uzbeks.
In India, Prison for the Poor, Bollywood Justice for the Elite
The subcontinent's commitment to rule of law is stuck in a bygone era.
India Sees a New Regional Role for Its Navy
New Delhi still has a ways to go before it can live up to its regional aspirations.
The Maldives Takes Its Place in Indian Ocean Geopolitics
The archipelago has proven capable of using to its advantage regional competition between India and China.
To Save Bangladesh, Political Parties Must Return to the Country’s Founding Principles
Bangladesh once again faces an existential threat posed by religious extremists.
Pakistan’s Quiet Revolution Against Polio
While the country's path to eradication hasn’t been easy, there is now reason for optimism.
Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Challenge
With the world's attention turned elsewhere, Pakistan has persisted in its efforts to counter violent extremism.
India Acts East
Washington’s pivot to Asia gets all the attention, but India’s pivot east will redefine regional politics.
Is Pakistan Safe for Christians?
Fear is a daily reality for Pakistani Christians. From public persecution to targeted terror attacks, Christianity and those who practice it continue to be under threat.
For Afghan Women, One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
As the West packs up and heads home, women in Afghanistan are struggling for rights.
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