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 ...

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

As South Asia faces the escalating impacts of climate change, the region’s ability to respond effectively hinges on more than just access to climate finance and technical solutions. A critical yet ...

More than 1 billion people are going to the polls in South Asia this year. In a test of democratic values and human rights in the region, voters will choose leaders in five countries: Bangladesh, ...

The sixth assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change highlights South Asia’s acute vulnerability to climate change, which is exacerbated by developmental constraints, pervasive ...

Marriott’s expansion in South Asia and introduction of new brands underscore India’s booming hospitality market. It remains to be seen how it will balance premium growth with rising demand in Tier-2 ...

On September 21, 2023, in parallel with Climate Week NYC, the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) convened a meeting titled “South Asia & Neighbors: Understanding the Climate-Water Nexus.” This ...

Procession on the occasion of a Durbar (audience) of the Mogul Emperor Akbar of India, which includes his sons, high Indian and British dignitaries, soldiers, elephants carrying the royal insignia ...

What are South Asia’s economic prospects and what type of challenges lie ahead? How can the region accelerate growth while creating greener firms and jobs? The latest edition of the World Bank’s ...

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 ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...