South Asia Politics
Covering Economy, Politics & Social Trends in South Asia
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Trilateral Connectivity among Japan, India and Bangladesh
In April 2024, Bangladesh, Japan and India convened in Agartala, India, to discuss regional connectivity initiatives, aiming to unlock the commercial potential of the region. The meeting, organized by Asian Confluence and the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, emphasized enhancing multi-modal connectivity between Northeast India and Bangladesh, particularly through the creation of express corridors for…
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Geopolitical Struggle Between China and India in South Asia
South Asia, home to nearly two billion people and some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, has become a critical geopolitical battleground due to the intensifying rivalry between China and India. Despite sharing common characteristics such as large populations, nuclear capabilities and ambitions for multipolarity, both countries view each other with deep suspicion, leading them to…
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Scorched by Climate Change: April 2023 Heatwaves in South and Southeast Asia
In April 2023, a catastrophic heatwave across South and Southeast Asia exposed the deadly consequences of human-induced climate change, as several countries experienced record-breaking temperatures. Bangladesh, India, Thailand, and Laos saw temperatures soar past 40°C, with heat indices pushing dangerously close to levels where the human body struggles to regulate its temperature. The extreme heat,…
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South Asia’s Energy Trilemma: Geopolitics, Growth and Sustainability in a Changing World
The geopolitical and energy landscape of South Asia is deeply influenced by the ongoing rivalry between global powers, including China, Russia and the United States, while the region grapples with the complex “energy trilemma” — balancing energy security, equity and environmental sustainability. The March 2023 summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir…
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South Asia’s Minority Rights Crisis: The Perils of State Inaction and International Neglect
The South Asia Collective‘s latest report underscores the troubling lack of engagement by South Asian states with international human rights mechanisms, contributing to widespread abuses against minorities and indigenous peoples. According to the report, countries across the region—including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka—are failing to adequately protect these vulnerable populations, in part…
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