South Asia

  1. Why Pakistan’s Ship Is Sinking

    PoliticsSouth AsiaPakistan

    Pakistan’s military has had a bad couple of months. Unless it rethinks its priorities, expect tactical gains to lead to strategic disaster.

  2. Fighting Terrorism in Paradise

    SecuritySouth Asia

    Desperate to maintain its image as a tourist paradise, the Maldives is boosting co-operation with regional partners to combat the threat of militants.

  3. Accepting a Nuclear India

    SecuritySouth Asia

    India shouldn’t have to accept restrictions that don’t apply to other Nuclear Suppliers Group members. It’s time to recognize India’s goodwill—and good record.

  4. The US is Losing Pakistan

    SecuritySouth AsiaPakistan

    Ties between the US and Pakistan were already strained over differences on Afghanistan. The hit on Osama bin Laden might have been the final straw.

  5. Behind India’s US Fighter Snub

    SecuritySouth AsiaIndia

    Indian defence officials say the decision to shun two US firms’ bid for an $11 billion fighter contract was all about technicalities. Maybe.

  6. How China Can Fix Pakistan

    SecuritySouth AsiaPakistan

    Beijing’s close ties with Islamabad don’t have to be a source for concern. It’s in China’s interests to press for reforms to stabilize Pakistan.

  7. Rule of Law or Law of the Jungle?

    SecuritySouth AsiaPakistan

    The US has set a dangerous precedent by ordering the killing of bin Laden. But it’s not too late to save American foreign policy.