Regions: South and Central Asia

The Hill, International | December 2, 2023

Biden’s 2024 rivals launch attacks over Israel-Hamas hostage talks  

President Biden’s role in high-stakes talks between Israel and Hamas is drawing attacks from his 2024 presidential challengers, pulling the fraught issue of hostage negotiations into America’s presidential race.    At…

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Nikkei Asia | December 2, 2023

Kashmir's anger over Gaza simmers as India keeps lid on protests

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Nikkei Asia | December 2, 2023

Japan sportswear maker ASICS targets $100m in India sales

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The Hill, Columnists | December 1, 2023

This World AIDS Day let’s be reminded of the success and further potential of PEPFAR

This World AIDS Day is different from years past. On a day in which we should be celebrating 25 million lives saved by our investments in curing HIV/AIDS, recommitting to…

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The Hill, Columnists | December 1, 2023

The ‘no limits’ Russo-Chinese alliance is taking flight

Although much expert commentary on Russo-Chinese relations denies an alliance exists, their deepening military collaboration belies that conclusion. The countries’ joint behavior increasingly suggests that a China-dominated multi-dimensional partnership is…

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Nikkei Asia | December 1, 2023

Bangladesh's rocky election season splits India and U.S.

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Nikkei Asia | December 1, 2023

Cisco exec sees India digitally leapfrogging rest of world

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Breaking Defense | November 30, 2023

DIU eyeing Feb-Aug 2025 to field first Replicator systems, wants industry input

A soldier handles a commercially-developed drone acquired via the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). ORLANDO, Fla. — The Defense Innovation Unit is planning a technology summit early next year to increase…

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The Hill, International | November 30, 2023

Russia's Supreme Court bans gay rights movement, declaring it 'extremist'

Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday formally declared the international LGBT movement an “extremist” organization, effectively banning activism for the cause, in the latest step in the country’s crackdown on LGBTQ+…

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The Hill, Technology | November 30, 2023

Biden administration no longer communicating with Meta about foreign election interference

The Biden administration is no longer communicating with Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, about foreign election interference, the tech giant revealed in its quarterly threat report released…

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Nikkei Asia | November 30, 2023

India posts 7.6% GDP growth on brisk infrastructure spending

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Nikkei Asia | November 30, 2023

India posts 7.6% GDP growth on brisk government spending

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Nikkei Asia | November 30, 2023

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan steps aside to keep his party's hopes alive

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International Crisis Group (ICG) | November 30, 2023

Beyond the Border: China & India's Fraught Relationship

In this video, Crisis Group's Senior Analyst for India, Praveen Donthi, and Senior Analyst for China, Amanda Hsiao, discuss the past, present and future of the fraught relationship between the…

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Nikkei Asia | November 30, 2023

Pakistan's election will not be about change this time

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Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) | November 30, 2023

BKHS: Capitalising on the “Connectivity Contest” to Reshape Globalisation

Globalisation connotes massive flows of people, goods, services and capital, resulting in increased integration and interdependence of economies and societies. This process has created unprecedented economic growth and development. However,…

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The Hill, International | November 30, 2023

Cardin: News of foiled New York assassination plot 'disturbing'

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Nikkei Asia | November 29, 2023

India has revitalized multilateralism with its G20 presidency

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The Hill, International | November 29, 2023

US charges Indian national for conspiring to assassinate Sikh separatist leader

Authorities have filed murder-for-hire changes against an Indian national for conspiring to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in New York City. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of…

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The Journal of Commerce (JOC) | November 29, 2023

New CMA CGM service adds to intra-Asia capacity boost for Indian shippers

The move complements a flurry of Asia-India service additions by niche regional carriers and newer feeder operators in recent months.

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E International Relations | November 29, 2023

Opinion – An Environmental Focus for US-Central Asia Relations

Central Asia faces several environmental challenges, some natural and others human-made, which will be exacerbated by climate change.

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Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Publications | November 29, 2023

Prohibition 2.0: Critiquing the Generational Tobacco Ban

Contents ContentsSummaryThe policyArguments for a generational banCost to the NHSArguments against a generational banFurther considerationsConclusionAbout the AuthorPDF ViewerReferencesFootnotes Summary The UK government is proposing a generational ban on tobacco sales…

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The Hill, International | November 29, 2023

Why Israel's push into southern Gaza could be a 'real hell of a fight'

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Breaking Defense | November 28, 2023

Iran claims it has finalized long-awaited deal for Russian fighter jets, helos

Sukhoi Su-35S aircrafts perform during the International Military-Technical Forum “Army 2022” at Kubinka military training ground in Moscow, Russia on August 17, 2022. (Photo by Pavel Pavlov/Anadolu Agency via Getty…

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The Journal of Commerce (JOC) | November 28, 2023

India-US contract rates hit fresh lows despite lower capacity from sailing cuts

Given the persistent downward pressure on demand, it remains to be seen if India-US carriers will be able to push through a new round of modest rate hikes planned for…

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