South Asia

Empowering Women: Fostering Collective Action in Nepalese Cooperatives

Collective action has been a fundamental aspect of human society for centuries. However, it has emerged as a prevalent mode of achieving common goals,...

The Katchatheevu Dilemma: Looking Beyond the Electoral Lens

The revival of the Katchatheevu island issue, a once-resolved maritime issue between India and Sri Lanka, has brought a new twist to India’s electoral...

Is India’s Citizenship Amendment Act an Incitement to Anti-Indian Sentiment in South Asia?

The Indian Parliament, amending the Citizenship Act of 1955, had ratified the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on December 11, 2019.  The amendment facilitated the...

Recent Visits of Ambassadors to Bhasan Char: Outcomes and Implications

As a recent development, a team of ambassadors hailing from Japan, China, France, and Indonesia, presently stationed in Bangladesh, undertook a visit to Bhasan...

UPI Cross-border Linkages and Remittances to India

In 2022, India received remittances to the tune of $100 billion. This was a 12% increase from the remittances India received in 2021. While...

India in Struggle With Itself

India's economic growth in recent years has been accompanied by a rise in Hindu nationalism. While the government's policies have attracted foreign investment and...

Political Mayhem in Pakistan

Pakistan has every ingredient to be not only a stable nation-state but also a great regional power. It has abundant fertile lands, coastal areas,...

China’s $540 Million Energy Deal With Taliban in Afghanistan: What Does It Mean?

The Taliban celebrated the signing of their first international deal since taking power in August 2021 with a televised event on January 5, 2023....

The Stiff Test for Nepal’s New Government

The fact that Nepal's democracy was in jeopardy had been made abundantly evident long before the 2022 elections, which were held in the month...

Mulling on National Security Strategy of Bangladesh: Priorities and Posture

If Bangladesh reciprocates the hostile signals of Myanmar, will it consolidate Bangladesh’s security or will it bring Bangladesh on the same footing as Myanmar?

What Are the Conditionalities of IMF Loans in Bangladesh: Dispelling the Myth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Bangladesh have long maintained a cordial and cooperative relationship, with the two sides cooperating to promote the stability...

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Empowering Women: Fostering Collective Action in Nepalese Cooperatives

Collective action has been a fundamental aspect of human...

A Real and Charming China in the Eyes of Taiwan Youths

As the yearning for more cross-Straits communications between the...

Why Macron Is Thinking About Western Intervention in Ukraine

Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, initially took a...

Ensuring Israeli Security and Palestinian Liberation to Avert World War

The post-October 7 Israel-Hamas war highlights perhaps the sheerest...

To Secure a Peaceful and Prosperous Future, Women Must Be Included at All Levels

For the first time in our history, Northern Ireland...