List of South Asia articles
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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.
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US-Election-trump-graphics-voter-turnout-1500x100-HP-override 6 Charts That Explain the 2024 U.S. Election
From the perpetual campaign cycle to turnout, we examined how the Nov. 5 vote compared with those in other countries this year.
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A Rohingya man decorates for a wedding at a refugee camp in Ukhia, Bangladesh, on Sept. 11. A Future Myanmar Must Include the Rohingya
Pro-democracy forces must do more to publicly condemn and investigate atrocities against the group—no matter who is committing them.
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A photo collage illustration shows fractured images of political violence in Sri Lanka, Northern Ireland, Brazil, and Ethiopia. At center is a silhouette of the U.S. Capitol with protesters silhouetted in front of it. Why Electoral Violence Starts—and How It Can End
As Americans prepare to vote in a tense presidential contest, these countries show a way out of political polarization.
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Putin speaks at a podium with flags behind him. How Big of a Deal Is BRICS, Really?
What to know about the bloc as its summit concludes.
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1-Hollywoodgate-afghanistan-taliban-hp How the Taliban Built an Air Force
A new documentary opens a rare window into the workings of Afghanistan’s new masters.
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Ratan Tata Ratan Tata’s Three Lessons for India
The illustrious tycoon leaves an important legacy as India’s economy booms again.
