List of South Asia articles
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A man walks past a mural depicting a football and a flag of Curaçao in Willemstad, Curaçao, on April 10. The 156,000 and the 1.4 Billion
What Curaçao figured out about World Cup soccer that India still hasn’t.
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People sit in the open bed of a truck decorated with orange balloons and orange-and-green BJP party flags. A man perched on the wall of the truckbed waves his fist in the air, and an older man facing the camera waves another BJP flag. What Happened in India’s West Bengal?
The BJP decisively ousted longtime leaders in the state, but last-minute changes to the voter rolls have fueled allegations of foul play.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits a kite festival along with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad, India. India’s Role in a Disordered World
Diplomacy of the highest quality is more essential than ever.
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Two men shake hands, with the Indian and American flags beside them. Rubio Aims to Reset U.S.-India Ties
The secretary of state may face an uphill battle during his visit to New Delhi this month.
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A vibrant illustration showing a hand dropping saffron threads onto a map of the Persian Gulf, where cargo ships sail. A purple crocus flower and bowls of saffron accent the orange and purple landscape. Saffron’s Last Gasp
The Iran war is choking supply of the world’s most expensive spice.
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Dozens of men stand in a crowd outdoors with serious expressions on their faces. Some of them hold up computer-printed posters with messages such as "Why was Ayatollah Khamenei killed? America and Israel must answer." Another sign says "Muslim world unite!" An Ayatollah for the Aggrieved
For Iran’s Sunni admirers, resistance remains the appeal.
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Journalists look at Pakistan’s new political map on a screen at the Daily Metrowatch newspaper offices in Islamabad. Where Is Pakistan Again?
Why the World Bank’s quiet decision to move the South Asian country to its Middle East column is more than just a bureaucratic footnote.
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Containers are seen in Lianyungang, China. The Global Economic Impact from the Iran Conflict
Gita Gopinath on how countries can make themselves more resilient.
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Von der Leyen and Modi meet The EU Is the New Go-To Middle Power
In a world of disorder, the bloc’s boring stability is suddenly attractive.
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Quad summit in Wilmington, Delaware, in 2024 The Quad Is on the Brink of Extinction
It is hard to imagine the grouping enduring another two and a half years of Trump.
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A Pakistani Ranger walks past a billboard for the U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on April 12. Both Sides Want a Deal. Both Keep Acting As if They Don’t.
I’ve never seen a negotiation that’s quite like this one.
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A man wearing a T-shirt and track pants sits perched on a gas container, his sandals off and resting on the ground in front of him. He holds a purple umbrella over his head, seemingly to provide shade. Other people mill about in the background. The World Is Paying the Price for America’s War
Conflict with Iran hurts American wallets, but it’s far more devastating for people in the global south.
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A man in a blue shirt is seen from behind at a distance as he wades into a dried-out riverbed in Iraq. Only a small amount of stagnant-looking water remains at the center of the riverbed. Long grasses and palm trees line either side of the river. The Rural World Won’t Go Dry Without a Fight
From Jordan to Nepal, solutions to urban water woes are leaving the countryside angry and parched.
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A police man in a hi-vis vest stands in front of a sign advertising peace talks in Islamabad. What Really Happened in Islamabad—and What Trump Is Trying Now
The president is betting economic pressure can do what bombs couldn’t.
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Awami Rickshaw Union workers hold posters of Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir in Lahore, Pakistan, on April 8, after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week cease-fire. Pakistan Walks a Tightrope on Iran
As Islamabad hosts peace talks, it’s also balancing a security pact with Riyadh.
