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Covering Economy, Politics & Social Trends in South Asia
| by Dr Adam Simpson | The University of Adelaide’s Dr Adam Simpson looks at the on-going struggle in Myanmar, and finds outside powers continuing to fund the conflict. China has the biggest influence on Myanmar’s civil strife but Russia also has sway, supplying arms to the military junta. As opposition forces continue to rack
| by Graeme Acton | As Sri Lanka’s new leader takes the reins, the country’s embedded culture of corruption is being seen as a primary target. The electoral victory of Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Sri Lanka signifies a major shift in the country’s political landscape. Dissanayake, leader of the National People’s Power (NPP), has emerged
| by Anil Sigdel | Instability is the norm in Nepali politics. The multiparty democratic system revolves around power-hungry politicians, short-lived, unnatural alliances and high-profile corruption cases. Following the 2022 elections, Nepali Congress, with 89 seats, and the Communist Party of Nepal–Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN–UML), with 78 seats, are the first and the second largest parties respectively in
| by Michael Kugelman | None of the political parties in the fray for elections in South Asia are clearly articulating a climate message, despite the fact that climate policy has the potential to tackle pressing challenges like rising debt and persistent unemployment. South Asia has five elections this year, with two already concluded in Bangladesh on January
| 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
| by Dr Seema Khan | In Realpolitik, states ambitiously plan for and pursue their national interests, which often comes into conflict with other states’ interests, bringing instability to regions where these power games are played. This is well illustrated in South Asia, particularly in Balochistan. Currently, the Quad and its significance for global peace and harmony are the
[Conn M. Hallinan] From what direction on the Compass Rose the winds out of Washington will blow is hardly clear, but increasingly a number of countries are charting a course of their own.
[Manish Rai] The ethnic and sectarian imbalance within the Afghan national military creates misunderstanding and mistrust among different ethnic and sectarian groups towards the army, making it look like a foreign force.
[Dr. Manoj Kumar Mishra] The Indo-US strategic relations may not be as promising as some leaders and scholars from both sides epitomize such as natural allies or defining partners, but the history suggests the relations will not decline rather will witness a steady rise.
[Dr. Manoj Kumar Mishra] Despite India’s long-standing fear of internationalization of the Kashmir issue, the new UN report falls squarely with the Pakistani attempt at internationalizing the issue.
South Asia Politics is dedicated to providing information, analysis and commentary on the region’s dynamic political landscape. From the evolving economic trends to social changes and key political developments, we strive to offer a comprehensive perspective on South Asia’s most pressing issues. Whether you’re a policy enthusiast, academic or simply curious about the region, our aim is to keep you informed with accurate, thought-provoking content.
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