South and Central Asia
Unraveling the China-India conflict risk
India and China held their first joint military exercise along their contested border in Aksai Chin in early February. Is this a sign of warming ties? What are the prospects
Lessons from Davos: Why bridging global education gaps is crucial for the economy
While technological innovation holds vast potential for human progress, it can also exacerbate one of our greatest unresolved challenges: The widening gap in opportunity for the millions of children who
Falling oil prices raise concerns over Azerbaijan stability
The ongoing fall of oil prices leaves the Azerbaijani economy exposed to structural issues, increasing the risk of social unrest linked to current hardships. Since December 2015, the Azerbaijani economy has
Risks loom for Myanmar’s Kyaukphyu Economic Zone
The end of 2015 saw a series of major announcements and decisions regarding Myanmar’s latest special economic zone (SEZ) in Kyaukphyu township of Rakhine State. In late December, Myanmar’s government
What to expect in Southeast Asia in 2016
2016 will be an interesting year for Southeast Asia, as the region braces for changes in government (or none at all), implements the ASEAN economy community, and prepares for volatility
2015: A critical year for Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia in 2015 saw deeper regional integration, infrastructure development is set to flourish, and historic elections were held in Myanmar. But the Thai Junta government has prolonged its grip
The impact of Nepal’s fuel crisis on women and children
The fuel crisis in Nepal is adding more to a Nepali woman’s load, both physically and mentally. Richa Pokhrel, co-founder and editor of the blog Nepali Chhori, provides this guest analysis. It’s
Key takeaways from the 2015 APEC summit
Investing in human capital, building inclusive communities, and strengthening collaboration were at the forefront of the 2015 APEC summit in Manila. The 2015 Economic Leaders’ Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic
India’s enhanced engagement with Southeast Asia
India’s strategic engagement with Southeast Asia has gathered momentum over the past two decades. Although still largely driven by trade and economics, regional stability and security are increasingly part of India’s
India’s tolerance for intolerance
Amid reports of increased discrimination, India must confront this issue rather than shy away from it. Intolerance is not a new phenomenon within India. Neither are religious discrimination, religious extremism or
