South Asia

  • Nov 20, 2020
  • 7 min read

Tramadol control poses international medical risks

Tramadol misuse is rising in much of the developing world, prompting calls for international action by impacted states.

International
  • Apr 28, 2020
  • 2 min read

Virus to have limited impact on IDP trends

The number of internally displaced people reached a record high of 50.8 million last year

International
  • Mar 16, 2020
  • 2 min read

South Asian cooperation over COVID-19 will be patchy

Leaders from the region’s countries held a teleconference regarding the coronavirus crisis

South Asia
  • Jan 14, 2020
  • 2 min read

Risks and opportunities 2020: South/South-east Asia

The challenges facing the region involve domestic politics, bilateral ties and multilateral dynamics

South Asia
  • Oct 1, 2019
  • 2 min read

Concern over death penalty will grow in Asia-Pacific

The region appears to be moving against a global trend of rejecting capital punishment

Asia
  • Sep 30, 2019
  • 7 min read

South Asia rail electrification will progress unevenly

Rail electrification promises multiple benefits to South Asia, but there are major constraints

South Asia
  • Sep 23, 2019
  • 7 min read

South Asia explores LNG for commercial transport

South Asian countries are exploring new, cleaner and cheaper fuel options for heavy-duty transport

South Asia
  • Sep 11, 2019
  • 7 min read

Climate change will prompt major reform in South Asia

The region is acutely vulnerable to climate change and its associated extreme weather events

South Asia