List of South Asia articles
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) arrives with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a meeting in New Delhi on Jan. 15, 2018. India’s New Middle East Strategy Takes Shape
New Delhi is slowly moving away from nonalignment and into the U.S.-led security ecosystem while maintaining relationships with old allies.
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A teenage Afghan girl stands in front of a blue midday sky while laden with the belongings that she carries. The collection of plastic jugs, bags, and other containers almost entirely obscures the girl, with only her head visible, tilted as she stares at the camera from between two containers. Why Pakistan Is Pushing Out Refugees
As relations between Islamabad and the Taliban have soured, ordinary Afghans have become political pawns.
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A devotee is seen in profile as she performs a prayer ritual in front of statues of Hindu gods, which are surrounded by candles. The woman, dressed in red, holds an object that has been set on fire while she kneels. Her eyes are closed as she prays. Nepal’s Stolen Gods Seek New Homes
Communities want statues to become a part of living heritage again.
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From left to right: Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gesture during the 2023 BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Dollar’s Dominance Is Shakier Than Ever
BRICS has growing currency leverage despite internal divisions.
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A police officer wearing a uniform and hat is seen from behind as he stands guard outside the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels. A police vehicle with headlights on is in front of him and lights and the roof of the soccer stadium are seen in the distance. After Hamas Attacks, Terror Threats Are on the Rise
Terror groups compete for funds and thrive on attention. That makes the world a much more dangerous place after Oct. 7.
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Five workers carrying baskets pick purple tea leaves on a plantation with hills in the background AI Will First Come for Women
Female workers may be at highest risk from the coming waves of automation.
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U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is seen in a circle inside the viewfinder of a camera as he speaks during a news conference. A blurry red recording light is seen to the right. The Rise of the New Spycraft Regimes
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez’s indictment should remind the West not to underestimate the intelligence capabilities of smaller powers.
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Activists of the Dal Khalsa Sikh organization, a pro-Khalistan group, stage a demonstration at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Sept. 29, 2023. India’s Spat With Canada Is a Win-Win Situation for Modi
By painting Sikh separatists as a bigger security threat than they are, the BJP government can mobilize its base in advance of the 2024 election.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a news conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (not seen) following their meeting in Ramallah, West Bank. Modi’s Comments on Israel-Gaza War Signal Shift
Forthrightly expressing solidarity with Israel, India steps away from a long-held approach toward the Palestinians.
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A worker wearing a black T-shirt and backward baseball cap hoists a fog machine as they spray steam at mosquito larvae growing in a puddle between a row of motorcycles on a street in Kathmandu. A Dangerous Disease Spreads in a Hotter Nepal
Dengue-carrying mosquitoes are spreading to mountains where they were once unknown.
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An Indian Border Security Force wearing a tan formal uniform shakes hands with a Pakistan Rangers soldier wearing a black formal uniform. They are surrounded by other uniformed officers, most of whom wear traditional hats adorned with a fan-like crest. Pakistan’s Missing Market
Resuming trade with India is a chance to escape spiraling crises.
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People hold a cutout depicting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a Sikh rally outside the Indian consulate in Toronto on Sept. 25. Washington Is Losing Credibility Over the Canada-India Spat
The Biden administration has refrained from issuing a strong statement about allegations that the Indian government was involved in the assassination of a Sikh activist.
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A man is seen in profile standing several yards away from a prison. The Biden Administration Is Dangerously Downplaying the Global Terrorism Threat
Today, there are more terror groups in existence, in more countries around the world, and with more territory under their control than ever before.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes the hand of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ahead of the G-20 summit in New Delhi on Sept. 9. Rift With Canada Puts Spotlight on India’s Security Services
Trudeau’s accusations suggest New Delhi’s intelligence operatives could lead it down a dark path.
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A photo illustration shows Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden posing on pedestals atop the bipolar world order, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Russian President Vladamir Putin standing below on a gridded floor. No, the World Is Not Multipolar
The idea of emerging power centers is popular but wrong—and could lead to serious policy mistakes.
