Asia

February 12, 2026

Begums Out, Patriarchy In: Why are Women Missing from Bangladesh’s New Dawn?

The stark underrepresentation of women in Bangladesh’s parliamentary election stands as a glaring contradiction to the nation’s recent history and the pivotal role women played in its political transformation. As voters, nearly

Asia·Opinion

February 5, 2026

Pakistan’s Unemployment Surge and IMF Austerity Fuel a Structural Meltdown

Pakistan’s economy has been grappling with a deepening crisis for years, characterized by chronic external debt pressures, reliance on international bailouts, stagnant growth, and structural weaknesses. The recent development, where the United

Asia·Technology

February 4, 2026

What Wallet? How UPI Became the Heartbeat of India’s Economy

In the bustling chaos of a Delhi diner, I recently experienced a fleeting moment of sheer panic. Midway through devouring a hearty sandwich and sipping on green tea, I reached for my

How the Deal With U.S. Positions India Ahead in Asian Export Race

The recent U.S.-India trade agreement, announced February 2, 2026, by President Donald Trump following a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, represents a significant de-escalation in bilateral trade tensions that had

February 3, 2026

Americas·Asia·Opinion

Canada’s Pitch to Supply India’s Rising Energy Needs

Canada’s Energy Minister Tim Hodgson made a high-profile appearance at India Energy Week in Goa, India, in late January 2026, marking the first time a Canadian cabinet minister has attended the event.

February 2, 2026

Americas·Asia·Opinion

Roots of the Escalating Violence in Balochistan

The recent coordinated attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on January 31, 2026, dubbed “Operation Herof Phase 2.0,” represent a stark escalation in Pakistan’s long-simmering conflict in Balochistan. The BLA claimed

January 31, 2026

Asia·Opinion

Defying Coercion, Dodging Dominance: The Grand India-EU FTA

The recent conclusion of negotiations on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on January 27, 2026, marks a pivotal moment in global trade dynamics. Dubbed the “mother of all deals” by European

January 28, 2026

Asia·Europe·Opinion

17 Years Prison for a Tweet – The Price of Truth in Today’s Pakistan

The recent verdict delivered by Judge Afzal Majoka’s sessions court in Islamabad represents a stark and alarming escalation in Pakistan’s crackdown on dissent. Prominent human rights lawyer and activist Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir

January 26, 2026

Asia·Opinion

India Showcases Strategic Autonomy in a Multipolar World

As India marked its 77th Republic Day, Indian President Droupadi Murmu and the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted an unusual pair of chief guests: Ursula von der Leyen, president of the

January 26, 2026

Asia·Europe·Opinion

De-Risking Done Right: EU Eyes ‘Mother of All Deals’ with India

In her address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the impending EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as the “mother of all deals.” She

January 24, 2026

Asia·Europe·Opinion

Why India is Germany’s Partner of Choice in a Changing World

In an era marked by geopolitical shifts, supply chain vulnerabilities, and the imperative for diversified partnerships, Germany’s engagement with India has ascended to unprecedented levels. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s landmark visit to India

January 19, 2026

Asia·Europe·Opinion

After the BRI Hangover: Why Kenya’s China Trade Deal Is Going Nowhere

Kenya’s much-hyped zero‑tariff trade deal with China has quietly slipped into limbo, exposing how Beijing’s promises now often move faster than its paperwork, and how African partners are warier after a decade

January 11, 2026

Africa·Asia·Opinion

How the U.S. Intervention in Venezuela Has the Potential to Trigger India’s Oil Odyssey

In the shadowy predawn of January 3, 2026, American special forces descended on Caracas like a scene from a Cold War thriller, seizing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores,

January 8, 2026

Americas·Asia·Opinion

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Asia

Begums Out, Patriarchy In: Why are Women Missing from Bangladesh’s New Dawn?

Pakistan’s Unemployment Surge and IMF Austerity Fuel a Structural Meltdown

What Wallet? How UPI Became the Heartbeat of India’s Economy

How the Deal With U.S. Positions India Ahead in Asian Export Race

Canada’s Pitch to Supply India’s Rising Energy Needs

Roots of the Escalating Violence in Balochistan

Defying Coercion, Dodging Dominance: The Grand India-EU FTA

17 Years Prison for a Tweet – The Price of Truth in Today’s Pakistan

India Showcases Strategic Autonomy in a Multipolar World

De-Risking Done Right: EU Eyes ‘Mother of All Deals’ with India

Why India is Germany’s Partner of Choice in a Changing World

After the BRI Hangover: Why Kenya’s China Trade Deal Is Going Nowhere

How the U.S. Intervention in Venezuela Has the Potential to Trigger India’s Oil Odyssey

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