Pakistan-India Indus Water Treaty at a strategic crossroads (Part 1)
"While the world looks to strengthen governance and transparency on shared river basins in pursuit of the ‘One Water-One Vision’ principle, India is moving entirely in the…
How do Pakistan and India go from conflict to dialogue?
"Since Pakistan and India remain embroiled in kinetic confrontations below a nuclear overhang, there is an urgent need to come up with ways to defuse tensions during crises,"…
The turbulent ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan
"Even diplomacy has failed to resolve the acrimonious relations that have characterised Islamabad’s ties with Kabul," writes Smruti S Pattanaik.
Asia left behind: Dawn
The statistics make for grim reading: Asian teams won just three out of 27 matches in the group stage, says the editorial.
Inspirations from China’s journey
Analysts Sun Jingying and Zhang Yuyan argue that while China's progress over the past century may not be a blueprint for others to copy, the principles behind it still offer…
Can the China-Myanmar-Bangladesh Economic Corridor become a reality?
Jannatul Naym Pieal argues how the corridor's viability depends on the political and security situation in Myanmar, where conflict has disrupted both governance and infrastructure…
The world wants carbon credits. Nepal has them
"In the new carbon economy, the wealth is not only in what countries produce, but in what they protect, reduce and never emit," writes Samiksha Baral.
Bending the bamboo: Thailand turns neutrality into a diplomatic advantage
Thailand’s modern “bamboo diplomacy” is becoming a powerful asset, helping the kingdom attract investment, bridge global divides and strengthen ASEAN’s role in a volatile…
Is Nepal’s RSP overlooking Dalit issues?
Seeking justice for the victims of caste hatred has become more complicated under the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) administration, writes Mitra Pariyar.
Unquiet Lebanon: Dawn
Quoting the editorial: "The international community, principally the US and Europe, must be firm with their friends in Tel Aviv and tell them that their destabilising behaviour…