South Asian Politics and Security

Political & Economic Dynamics and Implications

Analysis of emerging domestic political, institutional economic, and socio-cultural dynamics and consequences for regional relations and security behaviors.

In South Asia Research

Domestic politics play an increasingly important role in shaping and constraining regional security dynamics throughout South Asia. Evolving developments including slowing macroeconomic growth, intensifying nationalism, challenged political institutions, rising populism and social movements, a diminishing U.S. military footprint, and the increasing economic influence and political presence of China have a profound impact on the region. This project leverages Stimson South Asia’s extensive network of regional and international scholars and analysts to explore these developments and their implications for regional interactions and geopolitical competition.

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Op-Ed
The new administration is likely to be distracted by domestic circumstances; this could pave the way for a greater Indian agenda-setting role in the Indo-Pacific.
Akriti (Vasudeva) Kalyankar
Op-Ed
Why was India's security establishment blindsided by China and what will India do about it?
Frank O’Donnell
Op-Ed
Reflections on security, economic, and political trends in Kashmir one year after India eliminated the region's semi-autonomy provisions.
Sameer Lalwani
Op-Ed
Analysis of the U.S.-Taliban deal and the associated U.S.-Afghan joint statement
Elizabeth Threlkeld
Stimson in the News
Elizabeth Threlkeld quoted in the Telegraph.
Elizabeth Threlkeld

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