Troubled waters: Dawn
South Asia’s waters are a common, shared resource, and must be distributed justly and equitably for the well-being of its people.
Security and insecurity
The bonanza of security for some, opens up a world of insecurity for most others.
What role can Bangladesh play in securing peace in South Asia?
Bangladesh, to maintain its sovereignty and strategic flexibility, must judiciously blend neutrality and balanced alliances without succumbing to dependency.
Post-Pahalgam divergence in foreign policy
Nepal must diplomatically address India’s expectations if their ties are to grow stronger.
India, Myanmar, and the weight of regional instability on Bangladesh
Bangladesh finds it difficult to remain emotionally neutral or indifferent to its neighbours armed confrontations.
Crisis averted: Dawn
International diplomacy may have halted escalation in this instance, but durable peace can only come from the political will and wisdom of leaders in both India and Pakistan.
Fragile ceasefire: The Statesman
The explosions in Kashmir are a grim reminder that ceasefires cannot be one-day wonders. They require courage to be sustained ~ not just on the battlefield, but in the minds of…
Securing the relevance of Asia-Pacific cooperative frameworks amid tariff wars
ASEAN and its dialogue partners have been able to describe and lament the risks inherent in the tariff wars but have not been able to put into effect concrete, coordinated steps…
Requiem for a glacier
A glacier is disappearing in the Himalayas, leaving mounds of debris and a warning too dire to ignore.
The way forward: Dawn
Once calm is restored, India and Pakistan cannot afford to lose time in addressing the issue that is the biggest source of instability in South Asia: the unresolved Kashmir…