India

Death penalty not the whole answer to rape

Expecting a social problem to be entirely addressed by a legislative solution is likely to lead to disappointment.
Sep 20

Four obstacles to India joining UN security council

Despite persistent lobbying, experts say it’s unlikely India will gain permanent membership of the UN Security Council anytime soon for several reasons.
Sep 19

What’s at stake as Kashmir goes to the polls

The Indian government will have to take a considered view on doing more than statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
Sep 18

How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East

For thousands from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and other countries, shadowy recruiters and online slave markets turn dreams into nightmares.
Sep 17

Kashmir’s parties united in agenda, divided by politics

Despite a common political agenda, ground level competition prevents a united front of Kashmir’s regional parties.
Sep 16

Bangladesh’s flood response turns crisis into cooperation

Bangladesh has shown how its ‘engineering diplomacy’ approach to managing a flood crisis could be a pathway to resilience.
Sep 10

Gandhi: A Legacy of Experimentation Between Violence and Nonviolence

Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy is a model of nonviolence and experimentation, offering timeless lessons on harmony, empathy, and navigating global challenges of inequality and violence.
Sep 09
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