The year revealed immense political energy, especially among younger generations, but also the persistence of patronage, ...

After a tumultuous year, South Asia will be looking to bounce back with a smoother 2026. Unfortunately, the region enters the ...

In the dynamic landscape of geopolitical shifts, U.S. policy toward South Asia has consistently been a critical area of focus. As the region continues to evolve amid changing political, economic, and ...

Ideological rhetoric and security-centric diplomacy have undercut the trust India fostered with its neighbors via previous ...

RARELY CALM, the cross-border politics of South Asia’s great rivers have been roiling of late. In late October Afghanistan revealed plans to build dams on the Kabul river, rankling Pakistan, with ...

WASHINGTON, October 7, 2025—Growth in South Asia is projected to be robust at 6.6 percent this year —but a significant slowdown looms on the horizon. Reforms to promote trade openness and technology ...

People light candles beside the words reading "Long live martyrs" during a silent tribute observing a national day of mourning in honor of those killed in clashes during recent protests, in Kathmandu, ...

WASHINGTON, October 10, 2024—Growth in South Asia is expected to increase to 6.4 percent this year, exceeding earlier projections and keeping the region on track to be the fastest growing in the world ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how fintech is disrupting the financial industry in Asia. As one of Asia’s largest economies and a wellspring of ...

Nepal became the third South Asia country to have its government toppled by protesters in recent years. Generation Z youth led the movement, which... How Gen Z-led protests put Nepal's 1st female ...