List of South Asia articles
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An illustration shows a drawn portrait of S. Jaishankar's head and shoulders atop a patterned carpet. Behind him standing stairs is a full length image of Narendra Modi. At left Is Xi Jinping and at right is Joe Biden. A temple and cloudy sky is behind Jaishankar's head. The scene is framed by Indian symbols. The term "Bharat" is written in Hindi above his head. 2024’s Best Profiles
The personalities who shaped politics this year.
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Alexei Navalny stands in a crowd. The Most Notable Obituaries of 2024
FP examines the global legacies of those who died this year, from Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori.
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Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh clasps his hands together and smiles slightly. Singh is a man with a blue head covering and wearing a white shirt. Manmohan Singh Uncaged the Indian Tiger
The two-time former prime minister laid the foundations for India’s rapid growth. He was 92.
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Supporters cheer as newly-elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives at the shrine of the Islamic Republic's founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Tehran on July 6. 2024 Was a Year of Angry Elections
A diverse array of countries held national votes this year—but a single storyline stood out.
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A photo collage illustration shows Chinese leader Xi Jinping walking down red-carpeted stairs. At left are two sparring hawks. Behind him is the US Capitol and Donald Trump with his hand to his face. At lower right are two Chinese protesters. Our Top Long Reads From 2024
Foreign Policy’s best deep dives of the year.
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An illustration shows airpods over the logos of five podcasts: Back to Rwanda, The Afghan Impasse, Counterpoint, Hero, and The Catch The World as We Hear it
FP’s five best podcast episodes of 2024.
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Taliban fighters ride on a U.S.-made Humvee to celebrate the first anniversary of their return to power in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Aug. 15, 2022. Who Lost More Weapons—Russia in Syria or America in Afghanistan?
After the collapse of their client states, both patrons left behind a trove of military equipment.
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Islami Andolan Bangladesh party members demonstrate at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Dec. 3. The members are protesting the breach of Bangladesh’s Assistant High Commission in Agartala, India. India’s Fortunes Shift in Bangladesh
New Delhi may find its ability to shape Dhaka’s foreign-policy outlook more limited than ever before.
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Book covers for 10 new fiction releases in December The Novels We’re Reading in December
Stories about houses and the meaning of home, from Cape Cod to Kolkata.
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A crowd of people hold signs that read "Down With U.S. Imperialism." How the Cold War Forged India’s Intelligence Setup
A new book depicts a period of spy history—and U.S.-India cooperation—that bears some resemblance to our own.
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Activists demanding that rich countries pay up for climate finance for developing countries of the Global South protest at the COP29 Climate Conference on Nov. 22 in Baku, Azerbaijan. On Climate, Paying Now Is Cheaper than Paying Later
COP29’s new goal poses a challenge to wealthy countries and international financial institutions.
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Two men wearing camouflage and protective helmets and vests hold guns as they stand guard along a tall flowering bush. A few other men an be seen walking down a sidewalk toward them in the distance. Is Militancy Surging in Indian-Administered Kashmir?
An uptick in terrorist incidents as a new government settles in raises questions about discontent in the region.
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Indian Army personnel at Bumla pass on the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh on Oct. 21, 2012. Why Have China and India Suddenly Come Together?
Detente at the border gives both countries one less thing to worry about.
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Indian workers fill out employment forms. Indians Are Seeking Work in War Zones
Unemployment is driving desperate workers to Ukraine and Israel.
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Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid arrives to attend a press conference in Kabul. How Can the West Handle the Taliban?
Regional engagement shows the possibilities—and obstacles—in Afghanistan.
