Collection
Return to article
Bangladesh In Transition: Domestic Reform and Regional Dynamics
On August 5, 2024, Bangladesh witnessed the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following weeks of deadly student protests against what many viewed as her increasingly authoritarian rule. This uprising ended Hasina’s 15-year uninterrupted reign and her position as a…
Pahalgam Aftermath: An Unfolding India-Pakistan Crisis
An April 22 attack on mostly Hindu tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir’s Pahalgam Valley killed 26 and touched off a serious crisis between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan. Both sides have taken a series of political and diplomatic measures in recent…
Afghanistan’s Regional Engagement under Taliban 2.0
The Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan in August 2021 dramatically altered regional geopolitics and security dynamics across South Asia. Nearly four years later, the country’s economic recovery continues to be precarious, the restrictions on women and girls remain in…
2024: Year in Review
2024 was a year of domestic upheaval and economic challenges for many countries in the subcontinent. It was also a year of political transition, as seen in Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Pakistan, and continuing to deal with the impacts of…
SAV Collection: Understanding the Factors Behind Bangladesh’s Protests
On August 5, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country after weeks of nation-wide protests demanding an end to to what many viewed as increasingly authoritarian rule. What began as a student protest against a…
Unpacking India’s 2024 Elections: Surprises and Continuities
Narendra Modi was sworn in on June 8 as the Prime Minister of India for a third consecutive term, a milestone previously achieved only by Jawaharlal Nehru. But the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP),…