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 ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2025—Amid increasing uncertainty in the global economy, South Asia’s growth prospects have weakened, with projections downgraded in most countries in the region. Stepping up ...

Oil disruptions are cascading into fertilizer markets, weakening agriculture and putting South Asia’s food security at risk.

Cooperation and coordination across borders, and among multiple agencies and jurisdictions are essential. Transboundary, multisectoral, coordinated solutions Across many of the major cities in South ...

Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka spent years signing long-term Gulf LNG contracts to avoid the volatility of spot markets. The Iran war tore those plans to shreds. In January 2026, Pakistan had an ...

From the colonial “scramble for Africa” to Cold War coups and proxy conflicts backed by the United States and Soviet Union, the developing world was frequently an arena for competition among rival ...

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- 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 adoption ...

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 ...

According to a presentation by Navitas Australia, outbound student mobility from South Asia is projected to grow by over 4% by 2030, with the region accounting for 15% of the global share of ...