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South Asia
Afghan Arrested for Alleged US Election Day Attack Plot
By Catherine Putz
A 27-year-old Afghan national in the U.S. on a special immigrant visa and a juvenile accomplice were arrested on October 7 after allegedly purchasing weapons for an Election Day attack.
The Reality of Afghanistan’s Land Link With China
By Aarish U. Khan
Trade and transit directly to China through the Wakhan Corridor is a long-held dream for Afghan governments, but the logistics remain a major hurdle.
Pakistan to Host SCO Summit Amid Political Turmoil
By Umair Jamal
Protests by the opposition PTI and a major suicide bombing outside Karachi airport that killed Chinese civilians have cast a shadow over the event.
Sri Lanka’s New President Meets India’s Foreign Minister in Colombo
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Like his predecessors, President Dissanayake will have to carefully navigate between accommodating Indian demands and resisting overreach.
Jammu & Kashmir Election Hands Clear Mandate to Opposition Alliance
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
The results also indicate a triumph of Kashmir’s mainstream political forces over separatist sympathizers.
Maldives President Muizzu Does U-Turn on Maiden State Visit to India
By Ahmed Naish
He agreed to open an Indian consulate and endorsed an India-funded military harbor -- projects he previously opposed as they allegedly threatened Maldivian sovereignty.
How the Shahbagh-Hefazat Ideological Divide Is Influencing Post-Revolution Bangladesh
By Shahadat Hossain
Despite the unity during the 2024 protest movement, old divisions between secular leftists and Islamists quickly resurfaced.
Women’s Rights in Afghanistan: Will the Taliban Adhere to CEDAW?
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
In 2003, Afghanistan ratified the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women, but the Taliban do not see their government as a continuation of the former Afghan regime.
The Bangladesh Army Must Not Meddle in Politics
By Ahmede Hussain
Instead of focusing on bringing accountability into the armed forces he leads, Army Chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman is busy offering unsolicited views on an election timeline.
Nepal’s Hydropower Ambitions at the Crossroads of Climate Shocks
By Atal Ahmadzai
The country's vulnerability to climate-related water shocks is exacerbated by its unique geological and hydrological features.
What Can the US Expect From Sri Lanka’s New President?
By Keerthi Martyn
As Dissanayake takes up the presidency, Sri Lanka stands at a pivotal juncture.
Chip-Sourcing: India’s Semiconductor Moonshot
By Tushar Shetty
Pranay Kotasthane and Trinh Nguyen break down India’s ambitious plans to set up its own chip manufacturing ecosystem.
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