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Central & South Asia

Modi’s New Zealand Visit Puts the India–New Zealand FTA in the Spotlight
by Anna Mahjar-Barducci

Modi’s New Zealand Visit Puts the India–New Zealand FTA in the Spotlight

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited New Zealand in July shortly after the two countries signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in April. The FTA marks a strategic shift in New Zealand’s trade policy. However, the focus should be not...

September 26, 2026
Empowering the Lost “Guest Workers” of Kerala the Right Way
by Rohit Mani Tiwari

Empowering the Lost “Guest Workers” of Kerala the Right Way

September 21, 2026
Beyond the Rhetoric: The Data and Philosophy Behind Modern Hindutva
by JP Agarwal

Beyond the Rhetoric: The Data and Philosophy Behind Modern Hindutva

September 19, 2026
Indonesia Needs Japan’s Technical Expertise to Modernize its Power Grid
by Bhima Yudhistira Adhinegara & Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat

Indonesia Needs Japan’s Technical Expertise to Modernize its Power Grid

September 17, 2026
Disaster-Prone Indonesia, Reckless Fiscal Policy
by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat & Bhima Yudhistira Adhinegara

Disaster-Prone Indonesia, Reckless Fiscal Policy

September 12, 2026
Indonesia’s Government Seeks Public Donations for NTT Disaster: Where Are Its Priorities?
by Isnawati Hidayah

Indonesia’s Government Seeks Public Donations for NTT Disaster: Where Are Its Priorities?

The Indonesian government’s response to the East Nusa Tenggara earthquake...

September 10, 2026
The Tribeverse Effect: What It Reveals About India’s Cultural Hierarchy
by Swapnarka Arnan

The Tribeverse Effect: What It Reveals About India’s Cultural Hierarchy

Tribeverse, a reality show marketed as a celebration of Naga...

August 28, 2026
Sport and Politics: Strange Bedfellows or Friendly Ones?
by David O. Stewart

Sport and Politics: Strange Bedfellows or Friendly Ones?

US President Donald Trump’s relentless pursuit of media attention at...

August 24, 2026
Bangladesh’s Campuses Made Muslim Piety Suspect
by Wayej Kuruni

Bangladesh’s Campuses Made Muslim Piety Suspect

In Bangladesh’s public university halls, ordinary signs of Muslim piety...

August 22, 2026
Revisiting India’s “Push-in” Policy: An International Legal Perspective
by Md. Himel Rahman

Revisiting India’s “Push-in” Policy: An International Legal Perspective

Tensions between India and Bangladesh are escalating due to India’s...

August 22, 2026
How Europe’s Migration Dilemma Became the Taliban’s Leverage
by Saqib Fikree

How Europe’s Migration Dilemma Became the Taliban’s Leverage

The Taliban uses its control over the return of rejected...

August 20, 2026
Should EU–Pakistan Trade Be Based on Conditionality?
by Farwa Imtiaz

Should EU–Pakistan Trade Be Based on Conditionality?

The EU’s relationship with Pakistan balances strategic interests and human...

August 8, 2026
Pakistan’s Countersubversion Challenge in an Age of Hybrid Conflict
by Saima Afzal

Pakistan’s Countersubversion Challenge in an Age of Hybrid Conflict

Pakistan’s security challenges increasingly extend beyond traditional terrorism to include...

August 8, 2026
Buffering the Wild: Can Agroforestry Solve Human–Animal Conflicts?
by M Ikhsan Shiddieqy

Buffering the Wild: Can Agroforestry Solve Human–Animal Conflicts?

Recent fatal encounters involving elephants and tigers in Indonesia show...

August 6, 2026
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