![Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a concert at the Hanoi Opera House in Vietnam, June 20, 2024 [lmage via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/LJ4RXE6DH5KJXLFUCXOD6OSDFY-1600x1067.webp "Russia’s Foreign Policy under Putin")
How Russia’s foreign policy, under Putin’s leadership, mixes great power strategy with assertive nationalism – As alliances shift and tensions rise, what’s next for Russia on the global stage?
![Pakistan's SIFC celebrates one year with early FDI wins, but can it overcome challenges to unlock lasting economic growth? [Image via SAT Creatives].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SAT-Web-Banners-18-1600x917.webp "SIFC at One")
SIFC at one has shown early promise in attracting FDI, but can it overcome challenges to unlock long-term economic growth for Pakistan?
The central agenda of Digital Silk Road was to enhance the digital connectivity and infrastructure by exporting the technologies of 5G.
The fall of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2024 Indian Lok Sabha elections has revealed a significant decline in Narendra Modi’s popularity.
![Modi's victory: Narendra Modi arrives at BJP headquarters in New Delhi on June 4. [Image via Adnan Abidi/Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image-1717594386.webp "Modi’s victory")
Modi’s win faces challenges with Congress-led INDIA gains, hinting at political shifts and risks associated with Hindu nationalism
![Ethnic Violence in Manipur - Violence broke out due to economic benefits and quotas for affirmative action [Image via AFP].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/33EF97Q-highres-1683466725-1600x900.webp "Ethnic Violence in Manipur")
Ethnic violence in Manipur erupts between Kukis and Meiteis. Can ancient hatreds be buried or will Manipur see another cycle of violence?
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Can this U.S.-China defense dialogue pave the way for a more stable Asia-Pacific and global security environment?
![Was the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel just? Hamas claims it was in response to Israeli atrocities, while Israel deems it antisemitism [Image via Al Jazeera].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/october7_outsideimgfinal.webp "October 7th Hamas attack on Israel")
Was the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel just? Hamas claims it was in response to Israeli atrocities, while Israel deems it antisemitism.
![Pakistan’s Youm-e-Takbeer, marking the 1998 nuclear tests, signifies not just a scientific feat but also embodies Pakistan’s national character [Image via Dawn Images].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/6292e48f594c9.webp "Youm-e-Takbeer")
Youm-e-Takbeer, marking Pakistan’s 1998 nuclear tests, signifies not just a scientific feat but also embodies Pakistan’s national character.
![US-India flags fly at the White House. Since 2014, political metamorphosis of India under the BJP has diverged toward a Hindu-centric identity [Image via Reuters].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2023-06-21T195636Z_979887234_RC2VN1AOY3KX_RTRMADP_3_USA-INDIA-1704088052.webp "India-US ties and political metamorphosis of India")
Since 2014, political metamorphosis of India under BJP has diverged from Nehru’s liberal vision towards a Hindu-centric identity led by Modi.