South Asia
Policy continuity belies US moves on South Asia
The US military’s spectacular show of force against the Islamic State changes little for Afghan peace prospects
South AsiaUS-South Asia ties edge towards status quo -- for now
Mattis’s conversations with Pakistan’s army chief and Indian defence minister signal business-as-usual
United StatesSouth Asia’s unresolved water disputes to prove costly
Serious transboundary water disputes bedevil South Asia, involving four countries and four rivers
South AsiaIndia's Kashmir border raids put pressure on Pakistan
Indian forces claim to have attacked terrorist bases along the border with Pakistan
IndiaAsian gas market set for fundamental change
Low prices have turned the LNG market into a buyer's market and seen India become a major importer
AsiaHistoric tax reform could help reshape Indian economy
Parliament yesterday approved a comprehensive overhaul of the tax system that has been in the making for nearly a decade
IndiaHunt for yield will boost global farmland demand
Farmland provides high returns and reduces portfolio volatility, though it is exposed to high political risk
InternationalChina's foray into South Asia is risky for both sides
China is deepening ties with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar and the Maldives, much to India's annoyance
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