South Asia Politics
Covering Economy, Politics & Social Trends in South Asia
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Power Struggles and Scandals in Nepal’s Political Sphere
| by Sujeev Shakya | In the aftermath of the November 2022 elections, Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal secured 268 out of 270 votes in the parliament, backed by the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) (CPN-UML) in January 2023. But cracks in the coalition soon emerged, compelling Dahal to seek another vote of confidence with the…
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Mobile Network Disparities across South Asia
In South Asia, mobile network experiences reveal stark disparities between countries, highlighting the region’s uneven technological development and its impact on daily life. An analysis by Opensignal emphasizes India’s dominance in mobile network performance, boasting the fastest download speeds in the region at 41.7Mbps, more than double those of its closest competitor, Bangladesh. India also…
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Water Scarcity in South Asia: A Crisis Threatening the Future of Millions of Children
The crisis of water scarcity in South Asia has reached alarming levels, with an estimated 347 million children under the age of 18 exposed to high or extremely high water stress, the highest number of any region in the world. According to a new UNICEF analysis, this scarcity directly impacts children’s health, education and overall…
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), launched by China in 2013, has significantly impacted infrastructure development across South Asia, exemplified by projects like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Initially seen as a transformative development opportunity for poorer countries, the BRI promises major infrastructure investments, such as roads, railways and ports, which China hopes will facilitate…
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South Asia’s Air Pollution Crisis: A Growing Health and Economic Disaster
South Asia, home to some of the world’s most polluted countries, is experiencing a growing public health crisis due to air pollution. According to a recent study by the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute (EPIC), residents of Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan are losing, on average, five years of their lives due to poor…
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