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South Asia
BJP ‘Proxies’ Routed in General Elections in Kashmir Valley
By Sudha Ramachandran
The National Conference won two of three seats in the valley while the third seat was won by a jailed Kashmiri political separatist.
Why India and Pakistan’s T20 Cricket Showdown in New York Is Such a Big Deal
By Umer Hussain, M. Fahad Humayun, Simran Kaur Sethi, and Steve Bien-Aime
Cricket advocates could not have written a better script: a raucous crowd cheering on a rare matchup between cricket’s biggest rivals, taking place in the biggest media market in the U.S.
Tibetan Participation in India’s Elections: Past, Present, and Future
By Kalyani Yeola and Tenzing Dhamdul
Historically, Tibetans have been reluctant to claim Indian citizenship (and their right to vote) over fears of losing their distinct identity. That is changing.
What Does a Chastized Modi Mean for the World?
By Mohamed Zeeshan
The Western personalized approach of building rapport with Modi to secure India’s strategic cooperation will have to change.
Modi’s Third Term Likely to See Closer India-US Defense Ties
By David Rising and Ashok Sharma
The opposition Congress party is unlikely to challenge Modi's defense reforms but could pressure him on his handling of the border dispute with China.
Samudra Manthan: Political Churnings in Maldives and the Indian Ocean Region
By Tushar Shetty
Daniel Bosley discusses China-India competition and domestic politics in the Maldives, and Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan puts that in the context of broader IOR dynamics.
Modi’s Re-election: A Chance to Revitalize Afghanistan-India Relations
By Sadiq Amini
These days, Afghan democrats need a champion, and India, under Modi’s leadership, could be that champion – if New Delhi can correct course on its Afghanistan policy.
Was Pakistan’s ISI Involved in the Nepal Royal Massacre of 2001?
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
A new book co-authored by a former Indian ambassador to Nepal claims that Dawood Ibrahim, with the support of the ISI, instigated the crown prince to kill King Birendra and others.
Electric Vehicles Sales Boom in Nepal
By Binaj Gurubacharya
The shift is helping to save on oil imports and alleviate smog.
Low Voter Turnout, Apathy Mar Bangladesh’s Local Elections
By Saqlain Rizve
A number of factors, including perceived electoral irregularities, a lack of genuine competition, and disenchantment with local governance, has eroded public trust in the electoral process.
The Consequences of India’s Election Surprise
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Modi, and the BJP, will return to power but with their smallest majority to date. What, if any, are the consequences for Indian domestic and foreign policy?
Is India Making a Good Bet on Iran?
By Monish Tourangbam and Sarabjit Kaur
The recurrent nature of tensions between Washington and Tehran will continue to test India’s balancing act.
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