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February 11, 2026
Bangladesh Holds Most Consequential Election in Years
The first vote since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster favors a dynastic party but could see the Islamists rise.
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February 4, 2026
How the U.S. and India Finally Reached a Deal
The new U.S. ambassador in New Delhi may have played an instrumental role in this week’s trade agreement.
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January 21, 2026
New U.S. Tariffs Imperil Indian-Backed Port in Iran
An infrastructure project between Afghanistan, Iran, and India gets caught in Trump’s crosshairs—again.
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January 14, 2026
Pakistan’s High-Stakes Play in the Middle East
How Islamabad is capitalizing on the current geopolitical moment.
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January 7, 2026
India-Bangladesh Tensions Reach a Fever Pitch
Cricket drama underscores the depth of the crisis, but Dhaka’s upcoming election offers a shot at a reset.
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December 31, 2025
5 Things to Watch in South Asia Next Year
The region faces some risks after a tumultuous 2025.
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December 24, 2025
South Asia’s Difficult Year
The stories that shaped the region in 2025, from India-Pakistan conflict to a deepening Afghan refugee crisis.
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December 17, 2025
Key Figure to Return for Bangladesh Elections
The long-exiled Tarique Rahman will arrive ahead of a likely tense February vote.
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December 10, 2025
Where Do U.S.-India Ties Stand?
Officials still seem to be working toward a trade deal, but it won’t be a silver bullet.
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December 3, 2025
Putin Heads to New Delhi
The visit comes at a somewhat precarious moment for India-Russia relations.
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