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October 14, 2026
India’s Voter Roll Protests Swell
Modi’s government faces a growing challenge as Cockroach movement proves durable.
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October 7, 2026
Pakistan’s Opposition on the March
Simmering anger over former leader Imran Khan’s imprisonment drives protesters back to the streets—and toward Islamabad.
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September 30, 2026
Would Better U.S.-China Ties Harm India?
Washington and New Delhi have more to focus on than Beijing.
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September 23, 2026
Jaishankar Leads India’s UNGA Delegation
New Delhi’s top diplomat aims to push back against new U.S. tariffs on countries buying Russian oil.
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September 17, 2026
Modi and Xi’s Meeting Caps a Detente
Despite the thaw, India-China rivalry remains inevitable.
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September 9, 2026
What India Gets Out of BRICS
Ahead of the group’s leaders’ summit, New Delhi is pulling out the stops.
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September 2, 2026
Nepal’s Disaster Demands a Regional Response
The glacier collapse and floods that followed show why neighboring states must cooperate to reduce future threats.
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August 19, 2026
The Taliban’s Next Five Years
The brutish group has been surprisingly stable since snatching power in 2021. Rockier times may lie ahead.
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August 12, 2026
What Does the Mecca Pact Deliver Pakistan?
The mutual defense agreement gives Islamabad a boost in the Middle East, with mixed results closer to home.
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August 5, 2026
What’s Behind the Violence in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir
The region has become ground zero for protests against poor governance.
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July 29, 2026
Does Modi Have a Cockroach Problem?
India’s youth-led protest movement led to a rare instance of the government giving in.
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July 22, 2026
India’s Cockroach Movement Delivers a Blow to the BJP
The protests aren’t likely to turn into mass mobilization, but they are politically significant.
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