Topic: South Asia

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…

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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…

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)…

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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…

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…
Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe’s attempt to bring stability to the country has been met with protests and resistance….
Exploring policy solutions to prevent nuclear smuggling in South Asia and strengthen regional nuclear security…
Discussing the impact of widespread media bias on Indian democracy and asserting that the media should serve to inform, not influence, the public….
Assessing Pakistan’s tightening control over domestic press through the proposed Pakistan Media Development Authority….
This article was originally published in South Asian Voices….