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SAV Collection: South and West Asia
To provide readers with perspective on the implications of the ongoing conflict for South Asian states, SAV editors have collected recent pieces exploring the nexus between South and West Asia.
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
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.
Cybersecurity Threats, Law, and Norms: Priorities for South Asia
As cyberspace becomes increasingly central to global security and diplomacy, South Asia faces unique challenges shaped by rapid technological change and regional tensions. The region must contend with a rapidly evolving landscape of cyber threats that have the potential to…
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…