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

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 ...

When Donald Trump announced his new tariff rules for more than 180 countries on April 2, what he termed as “Liberation Day,” it sent shockwaves across the global trade landscape. Like other regions, ...

WASHINGTON, October 7, 2025—Growth in South Asia is projected to be robust at 6.6 percent this year —but a significant slowdown looms on the horizon. Reforms to promote trade openness and technology ...

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 ...

As summer settles over South Asia, the region finds itself in a state of flux where temperatures aren’t the only thing rising. India-Pakistan tensions, while paused militarily, have taken on new life ...

People light candles beside the words reading "Long live martyrs" during a silent tribute observing a national day of mourning in honor of those killed in clashes during recent protests, in Kathmandu, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how fintech is disrupting the financial industry in Asia. As one of Asia’s largest economies and a wellspring of ...

Blog posts represent the views of CFR fellows and staff and not those of CFR, which takes no institutional positions. As the most populous and historically most economically and strategically powerful ...

Asia, the world’s largest continent, is often divided into six distinct regions to better understand its vast geography, cultures, and economies. A new visualisation highlights these divisions: East ...

Nepal became the third South Asia country to have its government toppled by protesters in recent years. Generation Z youth led the movement, which... How Gen Z-led protests put Nepal's 1st female ...