Region

The Indian army chief’s recent statement on the Siachen dispute can be interpreted as a wish to dispel India’s apprehension and fear while trying to assert and cement its claim to the disputed territory.

Despite being one in symbol and image, the BJP and the Shiv Sena have had separate vote banks. However, both parties are publicly recognised for their Hindutva objectives they have been striving since their inception. Why has the BJP’s relationship with Shiv Sena now become so strained and bitter?

Will the return of former President of the Maldives, Yameen Abdul Gayoom change the political direction of the Archipelago or will he face opposition from those who once stood by him?

In Nepal, the differences within the leaders of the five-party ruling coalition are likely to be the Achilles’ heel for the current government, creating rifts and disputes and widening the crevices of disagreement even more.

The governments of Pakistan and Bangladesh should realize that there is much to gain from immediately signing the Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Thanks to American humanitarianism, Afghanistan is facing the worst drought in 27 years, where about 95% of the entire Afghan population does not have access to life sustaining food.

In 2022, skyrocketing inflation will be a major concern for the Sri Lankan government as basic items are becoming unaffordable for common people.

If the SAARC member countries can emulate the European example and find ways to actively pursue the agenda of common regional interests together, then SAARC could be a force to be reckoned with.

The BJP government seems to have revoked the contentious farm laws to gain political mileage. However, will the BJP bring back the laws after winning the forthcoming assembly elections being held in February and March in five Indian states?

The controversy over Varanasi’s Gyanvapi Masjid, constructed by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1669, is now making headlines.

The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in India is a constitutional abomination that should have been repealed a long time ago.

Orthodox political entrepreneurs in India are promoting an ethno-religious sentiment as the country’s national identity.

With the extremist brands increasingly defining religious politics, the prospects for religious parties in Pakistan are not bright.

For the people of Sindh, democracy is the ‘Government of the Peoples Party, by the Peoples Party, for the Peoples Party.’

In terms of provision of services and basic facilities, an ever-increasing gap between the urban and rural areas remains the central form of regional disparity.

Pakistan must form and pursue a comprehensive, long-term trade policy to compensate and control nearly 60 per cent of its total revenue being paid as interest on foreign debt.

From the word go, Prime Minister Imran Khan was ill-prepared to lead the country towards a better future and his tenure has been high on rhetoric and low on performance and action.

Will the Transitional Justice Act serve justice to those seeking redress for past abuses?

Days of glory for the Indian National Congress party are now over.

The BJP is not alone when it comes to pushing Indian Muslims to a corner.

The recent civilian killings in Nagaland in northeast India have deteriorated the situation from bad to worse.

The international community needs to help Afghanistan at this critical juncture.

Before the prevailing food insecurity in Pakistan is turned into a full-blown disaster, the concerned authorities need to wake up.