Neighbourhood

In-depth reporting on South Asia, with reports and features on the politics, society and culture of India and its neighbours: Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Sri Lanka’s dilemmas over Chinese ‘research’ vessels

Promises made to India by President Anura Dissanayake in December 2024 must be matched with action

2 weeks ago

How India can help check rise of Islamists in Bangladesh

Dhaka expects New Delhi to play a constructive role in rebuilding its economy and democratic institutions.

3 weeks ago

In the backdrop of alleged violence against Hindus: Can India and Bangladesh ever make up again?

Misinformation about the violence against the Hindus after Sheikh Hasina was ousted as PM is making difficult for India and…

1 month ago

India-China border detente unlikely to reduce turbulence in bilateral relations

The detente between India and China is beneficial for both sides but there are several factors which could lead to…

1 month ago

Why did the Aleppo fall so suddenly and what does it mean?

I was in Aleppo a few days before the city saw an “Uprising”

2 months ago

China remains a dominant force in civil war-torn Myanmar

The US will find it geopolitically challenging to engage with China-backed ethnic armed outfits operating in Myanmar

2 months ago

How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East

For thousands from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and other countries, shadowy recruiters and online slave markets turn dreams into nightmares.

4 months ago

Bangladesh’s flood response turns crisis into cooperation

Bangladesh has shown how its 'engineering diplomacy' approach to managing a flood crisis could be a pathway to resilience.

4 months ago

China set to move in as Australian banks abandon Pacific

Bendigo Bank, Westpac and ANZ are the latest three banks to begin their exit from the Pacific Islands. Here are…

5 months ago

India, Pakistan tiptoe around the nuclear threat

India's army may shrink and Pakistan's defence spending is decreasing, but the two countries remain at odds. What will the…

5 months ago