Pakistan

Once considered a regional spoiler, Islamabad’s influence over the Taliban has waned.

The TV drama “Ertugrul” reveals how neo-Ottoman fantasies are finding an enthusiastic audience in a country that struggles with Saudi and Western influence.

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is growing—and so is the role of the Pakistan Army.

Pakistan’s prime minister might just become the first ever to complete a full term.

Decision to release 400 Taliban prisoners paves way for negotiations.

An arrogant and bloated army bears its share of responsibility for Kashmiri suffering.

Tehran’s new strategic partnership with Beijing will give the Chinese a strategic foothold and strengthen Iran’s economy and regional clout.

While much of India opened up to the world after the country’s 1991 reforms, Kashmir instead became the world’s most militarized zone. A generation of young people have suffered.

One year on from New Delhi’s decision to revoke Kashmir’s autonomous privileges, the region remains ignored and underinvested. It’s difficult to see what could change the status quo.

Imran Khan claims there’s nothing wrong. Abductions and terror say otherwise.

As military expenditure soars in Pakistan despite an unprecedented economic catastrophe, Khan’s power looks to be waning.

Looking to reinvigorate support at home, Modi could pick a fight with his country’s traditional enemy.

The revocation of Article 370 unwittingly gave Beijing a new weapon.

As the pandemic threatens livelihoods, the country’s poor are relying almost exclusively on the charity of fellow citizens.

Islamophobia is undoing years of New Delhi’s diplomatic gains in the Middle East.