South Asia

Predictions of the demise of Indian democracy by American media and activists are exaggerated and reflect a narrow understanding of India’s history and complexity.

The film ‘Adipurush’ refers to Sita, who is believed to have been born in Nepal, as ‘India’s daughter.’

Kerala's state leaders have been actively engaging foreign partners, but such visits can spark controversy at home.

American defense technologies can help India reduce its reliance on Russian arms and increase indigenous capacity.

The security situation in this once-restive province has improved, say officials.

Afghanistan's opiate economy is unlikely to be disrupted by a one-off campaign of crop destruction in a handful of provinces.

Will they be able to stop the Modi-led BJP from winning a third term in the 2024 general elections?

Even as India’s defense ties with the U.S. attracts increasing attention, New Delhi’s first goal remains internal self-strengthening. 

The weather-related struggles faced by informal workers of India are intimately linked to the debt crisis that has long been brewing in the countryside.

Akhundzada said that under Taliban rule, concrete measures have been taken to save women from traditional oppressions like forced marriages.

An increasing number of politically-motivated films are mobilizing Indian voters, especially the youth, toward voting for the BJP.