Topic: South Asia

BNP Returns to Power: Assessing the Results and Implications of Bangladesh’s Elections

On February 12, tens of millions of Bangladeshis cast ballots in nationwide parliamentary elections at a critical inflection point for the nation. Despite a tense security and political environment, the elections were relatively smooth and delivered a sweeping…

Asfandyar Mir

Senior Fellow…

A Discussion with Professor T.V. Paul: Is India a “Swing Power”?

Full Event Transcript (PDF) India has established itself as a rising power with global aspirations. With its deepening rivalry with China, the rise of Hindu nationalism under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party…

Military soldier or terrorist silhouette with bazooka in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan’s Evolving Terrorism Landscape under the Taliban

Nearly three years after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban, Afghanistan-based terrorist groups pose an enduring and evolving challenge to regional and global security. The March 22, 2024 Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP)…

Emily Ashbridge

Former Research Associate and Managing Editor…

The Road Ahead: U.S.-Pakistan Relations and Regional Dynamics in 2023

A discussion with Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States Masood Khan looking ahead to U.S.-Pakistan relations and broader regional dynamics in 2023. Moderated by South Asia Director Elizabeth Threlkeld, the discussion will…

The Geopolitics of India’s Refugee Policy

While India has historically been deemed a ‘safe haven’ for refugees, the absence of a formal domestic refugee policy allows the state to deal with refugee groups on an ad hoc and arbitrary…

Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Quest to Bring ‘Stability’ to Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe’s attempt to bring stability to the country has been met with protests and resistance….

Regional RADPOL for Preventing Nuclear Smuggling in Southern Asia

Exploring policy solutions to prevent nuclear smuggling in South Asia and strengthen regional nuclear security…
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Media Bias and Democracy in India

Discussing the impact of widespread media bias on Indian democracy and asserting that the media should serve to inform, not influence, the public….
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Assessing the Proposed Pakistan Media Development Authority

Assessing Pakistan’s tightening control over domestic press through the proposed Pakistan Media Development Authority….

Ceasefire On The LOC

This article was originally published in South Asian Voices….
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