2025: Year in Review

2025: Year in Review

From the May conflict between India and Pakistan to the political revolution in Nepal and the devastating cyclone in Sri Lanka, the region witnessed major developments in security, economics, and politics.

Nepal in Churn: Political, Economic, and Constitutional Dimensions

Nepal in Churn: Political, Economic, and Constitutional Dimensions

In this collection, South Asian Voices’ editors compile perspectives on the causes of the September protests and the fresh challenges facing Nepal, including expert political, economic, and legal analysis.

Pakistan’s Future with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

Pakistan’s Future with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

Pakistan’s fragile ceasefire with Afghanistan frayed dramatically last month after two incidents Islamabad says were directed from across the border: a suicide bombing outside an Islamabad district court and an attempted assault on the cadet college in Wana. These attacks,…

Navigating Politico-Security Hurdles to Regional Connectivity: Pathways for New Delhi

Navigating Politico-Security Hurdles to Regional Connectivity: Pathways for New Delhi

Soon after taking office in 2014, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi articulated two new visions for cross-border relations: the Neighborhood First and Act East policies. Both initiatives aimed at improving relations with the immediate neighborhood and building bridges of connectivity,…

Check out our series on the cybersecurity threats, laws, and norms in South Asia.

In our latest series, SAV experts grapple with the recent political upheaval in Nepal, which raised a number of critical questions: what drove the outpouring of mass frustration that toppled the government? How can the interim government—and the country as a whole—navigate the fraught political moment to hold legitimate, inclusive elections? Most importantly, what is required to address the concerns of Nepalis, implement lasting reforms, and deliver enduring stability and prosperity to the Himalayan nation? Explores answers to these questions below!

Read our series on Nepal's crisis