Neighbourhood

Sri Lanka’s dilemmas over Chinese ‘research’ vessels

Promises made to India by President Anura Dissanayake in December 2024 must be matched with action
Jan 10

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.
Jan 02

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 Bangladesh to normalise their ties
Dec 19

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 future crises
Dec 17

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”
Dec 05

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
Nov 19

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.
Sep 17
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