List of South Asia articles
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Abandoned houses in Seoul Our Top Weekend Reads
Skyrocketing housing prices threaten South Korea, the plight of LGBTQ people in Kashmir, and rapidly deteriorating economic conditions in Argentina.
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Protesters march in Srinagar, in Indian-administered Kashmir, on Oct. 7, 2016. Kashmir’s LGBTQ Community Is Caught Between Conservative Society and Indian Ethnonationalism
New Delhi claims that Kashmir used its semi-autonomous status to discriminate against sexual and gender minorities, but its own moves are doing more harm than good.
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A Chinese soldier and an Indian solider stand guard at the Nathu La border crossing between India and China on July 10, 2008. China Is Taking Advantage of India’s Intelligence Failures
New Delhi has failed to learn from its mistakes.
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A Pakistan Army personnel looks on during the opening of a trade route project at the Gwadar port in Pakistan on Nov. 13, 2016. The Pakistan Army’s Belt and Road Putsch
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is growing—and so is the role of the Pakistan Army.
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Indian Supreme Court lawyer and anti-corruption activist Prashant Bhushan gestures as he speaks during a public talk. Cracking Down on Activists for Their Tweets Isn’t New
The lawyer Prashant Bhushan’s arrest and detention for posting tweets critical of the Indian government is part of a wider global trend.
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Young men watch videos on TikTok in Mumbai YouTube Hatemongers Are India’s New Stars
Misogynistic, nationalistic rants get creators rewards—and bans—on social media.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan addresses the legislative assembly in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, on Aug. 5. Imran Khan Isn’t Going Anywhere
Pakistan’s prime minister might just become the first ever to complete a full term.
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Representatives attend a Loya Jirga, or grand assembly, in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Aug. 7. Afghans Worried About Pressure From Trump as Talks With the Taliban Get Underway
Decision to release 400 Taliban prisoners paves way for negotiations.
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Indian students and volunteers wear masks of Mahatma Gandhi during a march to celebrate his 150th birth anniversary, in Kolkata on October 2, 2018. Nonviolence as War by Other Means
As “Gandhi,” a new wargame, demonstrates, peaceful protest is mightier than the sword.
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A Pakistan Navy soldier stands at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the country’s founder, during Independence Day celebrations in Karachi on Aug. 14. How Pakistan’s Military Lost Kashmir
An arrogant and bloated army bears its share of responsibility for Kashmiri suffering.
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Mahinda Rajapaksa prays during a ceremony before formally assuming prime ministerial duties in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Aug. 11. Rajapaksa Rule
Sri Lanka’s ruling party promised quick and decisive leadership. But with an economic meltdown looming, it should also be careful.
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Then Vice President Joe Biden talks with Sen. Kamala Harris and her aunt, Sarala Gopalan, during a swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol on Jan. 3, 2016. The Importance of Kamala Harris’s South Asian Heritage
The media often underplays the fact that Biden’s vice presidential pick has an Indian mother. Her heritage could play a crucial role in U.S. foreign policy.
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Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa arrives at his swearing-in ceremony outside Colombo on Aug. 9. Rajapaksa, in a Landslide
After a major victory, the family will be able to reshape Sri Lanka to ensure their control for the long term.
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Workers put final touches on a model of a Rafale fighter jet ahead of the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Jan 22. Rafale Jets Won’t Save India’s Air Force
Thanks to decades of underinvestment, the force has lost its edge over its increasingly aggressive rivals. A few more planes won’t fix that.
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Afghan women listen to speeches during the final campaign rally for Abdullah Abdullah. Afghan Women Should Be the Centerpiece of the Peace Process
Afghanistan's future needs to include more than just those who hold guns. Here’s how to make that happen.
