Protest, Corruption, and the Fragile Path of Democratic Transition in South Asia
The protest and uprising from Nepal to Bangladesh to Sri Lanka reflect the fundamental flaw in democratic structures and reveal the need to rebuild them. ...
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The U.S.-India Tariff War and Its Implications for International Politics
The U.S.-India tariff conflict extends far beyond a conventional trade dispute. It represents a pivotal juncture in the evolution of the post-Cold War international order. ...
Street Politics and Digital Revolts: what France and Nepal Tell us About Democracy
The cases of France and Nepal illustrate how citizens take actions outside a parliamentary system when formal processes appear ineffective ...
From Demographic Dividend to Discontent: Youth Protests in South Asia
South Asia’s young people have huge potential. The challenge is political leaders stepping up, committing to fairness, accountability, and opportunity. ...
China’s National Nature Reserves in the South China Sea
The National Nature Reserve construction over a disputed feature, as part of the South China Sea, is the latest development in China’s South China Sea policy. ...
From Cairo to Kathmandu: Corruption, Youth Aspirations and Politics of Upheaval
South Asia’s youth share common grievances: limited opportunities, corruption, and a widening gulf between elite privilege and everyday struggle. ...
The Brahmaputra at the Crossroads: China’s Megadam and India’s Strategic Dilemma
The lesson of the Three Gorges Dam is clear: the world ignored the warnings, and today its damage is irreversible. To repeat that mistake on the Brahmaputra would be disastrous. ...
How India-China Rapprochement will Shape Regional and Global Order
Since the Kazan BRICS Summit in October 2024, India and China have cautiously moved towards rapprochement through a series of steps. ...
CPEC 2.0 After India Outreach: China’s Strategic Moves in South Asia
The CPEC 2.0 has a significantly different development toward becoming a framework that pushes through the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and now all the way to Afghanistan, effectively excluding New Delhi as part of the critical regional connectivity paths. ...
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From Dream to Dilemma: The India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway in 2025
The India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway is an unquestionably important project that could greatly improve regional connectivity and enhance India's engagement in Southeast Asia. ...