List of South Asia articles
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A poster at a university in Kabul shows a woman wearing all-black clothes and a black hijab while carrying a purse, books, and a cellphone. The opening of her head scarf is blank, showing a plain white oval instead of her face. The Taliban’s Hatred of Women Is Fundamental to Their Hold on Power
Waiting for change in Afghanistan is like waiting for Godot.
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds up his index finger while talking closely with U.S. President Joe Biden at the opening of the G-20 Summit in 2022.. Biden is wearing a dark blue suit and tie and Modi is wearing a dark tunic over a white long-sleeved shirt. For Biden and Modi, Interests Prevail Over Ideology
There is a lot of confusion about the Indo-U.S. relationship, but the strategic logic is inexorable.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (right) looks on as U.S. President Joe Biden (center) greets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they arrive for a G-7 meeting at Elmau Castle in southern Germany. Is India Taking Advantage of America?
As Modi visits Biden at the White House, a look inside the relationship between the world’s two biggest democracies.
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Men in black suits and ties hold their arms up to signal to one another as they surround a black SUV carrying former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. A crowd of bystanders is gathered beyond the car. Imran Khan—and His Supporters—Face Threat of Military Trials
The army reasserts its dominance after public criticism from the former prime minister and his movement.
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Political activists wave the Pakistani national flag in front of the Martyrs' Memorial monument in Lahore on Sept. 6, 2020. Did Pakistan Just Overhaul Its Nuclear Doctrine?
A comment from a senior figure about “zero-range” weapons could signal a dramatic—and dangerous—shift in Islamabad’s nuclear strategy.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with U.S. President Joe Biden during the G-20 leaders' summit in Nusa Dua, Indonesia, on Nov. 15, 2022. India and the U.S. Can Together Make Tech More Accessible to All
A strategic partnership of two great democracies will counter the rising influence of techno-authoritarians.
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An anti-aircraft gun is positioned in a muddy field in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh on a misty day. In the foreground, a slope rises from the field, covered in rocks, moss, and small plants. India and China Are Locked in a Cycle of Mutual Spite
The expulsion of journalists shows how far the relationship has deteriorated.
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U.S. President Joe Biden (R) gestures with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi before the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment meeting at the G-20 summit in Nusa Dua, Indonesia. Why India and the U.S. Are Closer Than Ever
Defense deals and tech ties underpin Modi’s visit to Washington.
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Uniformed and armed Indian military personnel walk across a green field, some in small groups and some alone. Behind them are tree-covered mountains and a cloudy sky. Modi Can’t Look Away From Manipur
Ethnic violence in India’s remote northeast could have repercussions on the border with China—and beyond.
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New Afghan Air Force pilots attend a class at the air force university in Kabul. Former Afghan Pilots Remain Grounded, Hunted by Taliban
Afghanistan’s top guns have no easy path to a new life.
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Four actors from the film Ponniyin Selvan: Part 2 pose outside during film promotion The Greatest Movie Epic You’ve Never Heard of
A classic of Tamil literature has become a stunning pair of films.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan greet each other at the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 27, 2018. 6 Swing States Will Decide the Future of Geopolitics
These middle powers of the global south should be the focus of U.S. policy.
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen gestures as he arrives to attend the EU-ASEAN summit at the European Council headquarters in Brussels on Dec. 14, 2022. Facebook’s Litmus Test in Cambodia
A company verdict on Prime Minister Hun Sen’s online incitement could set a precedent for other autocrats.
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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan (R) addresses his supporters during an anti-government march toward Islamabad demanding early elections, in Gujranwala, Pakistan. Pakistani Authorities Give Imran Khan a Taste of His Own Medicine
Reviled for silencing political opponents while in office, the former prime minister gets a muzzle of his own.
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Four people wearing colorful outfits and face paint sit together beneath a large rainbow flag. The people are smiling and have their hands raised to keep the flag billowing above their head. Is Nepal Ready for Marriage Equality?
Same-sex marriage has been on the cards for years, but progress has been slow.
