South Asian Voices (SAV)-Analysis from the Subcontinent

A Publication of the Stimson Center.

Celebrating 10 Years of SAV

In September 2013, the Stimson Center launched South Asian Voices (SAV). Ten years later, SAV has transformed from a blog for informal, free-flowing debate between young analysts in India and Pakistan to an online policy platform for informed analysis on South…

Written by SAV editorial staff

India’s Lunar Landing: The Geopolitics of Chandrayaan-3

On August 23, India became the fourth country to successfully achieve a soft landing on the Moon, joining the United States, Russia, and China. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Vikram lander set off on the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3)…

Written by Meera Rohera

Bangladesh in the G-20 Summit: Unlocking Diplomatic Cards

Bangladesh is slated to attend the G-20 summit on September 9 and 10. With India at the helm of the G-20, Bangladesh’s membership in the summit ushers in a host of opportunities. Dhaka has earned laurels for its advocacy of…

Written by Kazi Asszad Hossan

In the Maldives, Domestic Politics is Causing China to Lose Ground

In May 2023, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh made a three-day visit to the Maldives to further deepen India’s defense cooperation with the archipelago, arguably to counter Chinese influence. While China and the Maldives have enjoyed warm relations since the establishment…

Written by Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy

The Case for Washington’s Strategic Engagement in South Asia

Changing geo-strategic circumstances with the rise of China have forced the United States to narrow its global commitments and concentrate on the immediate challenge. In South Asia, this shift in priorities has felt seismic. While U.S. engagement centered on counterterrorism…

Written by Rahul Jaybhay

Assessing the IMF’s Role in South Asia’s Development

The International Monetary Fund has remained a critical actor in shaping South Asia’s economic evolution following the end of World War II. In this series for South Asian Voices, authors analyze the IMF’s role in South Asia’s economic development and prosperity.

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