South Asia

Beyond the Indus podcast hosts Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty discuss Modi's state visit to the U.S., and broader trends in India-U.S. relations, with Rajeshwari Pillai Rajgopalan.

Over a month after Amritpal Singh’s arrest, the root causes of tensions in Punjab remain largely ignored by New Delhi.

The U.S. President sees ties with India as vital to tackling challenges emanating from climate change, disruptions related to AI, and a rising China.

A long tradition of serving in foreign militaries – and a lack of options at home – has drawn young Nepalis into the conflict. 

Frequent vacillations from hope to pessimism continue to characterize Russian policy toward Afghanistan.

Exploring the trajectory of the relationship in four key sectors: defense, global order, business and technology, and climate change.

Amid stalled negotiations over restarting a bailout package, the IMF has criticized the government for failing to implement a more fair tax system.

When Modi goes to Washington, the two sides are likely to sweep their problems under the carpet.

The forum Maayer Daak has helped people overcome their fear of further retribution from the state and speak up about enforced disappearances.

Pardoning a convict who masterminded a mass killing of policemen in 2015 will undermine police morale and subvert the rule of law.

As the cyclone moved toward landfall, thousands of people were at risk in Pakistan's Sindh province.

A mere inclination to incite violence rather than proof of actual violence or imminent threat to violence is reason for conviction under the suggested expanded scope of the law.