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Amnesty reports on India's misuse of counter-terrorism laws under BJP, highlighting suppression of...
![In 2024's polarized US political climate, explore what drives momentum for "Trump 2.0," from economic policies to international relations [Image via Al Jazeera].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/biden-trump-counting-the-cost-1720018630.webp)
In 2024, amidst a polarized US political climate, the possibility of "Trump 2.0" looms large. From...
Pakistan, India and China, all three contenders share an unpleasant past and continue to water the...
Pezeshkian faces the daunting task of healing Iran's economy and relationships, balancing domestic...
![Balloon Controversy: North Korea referred to its campaign as a 'countermeasure' against propaganda leaflets sent by South Korean activists [Image via Al Jazeera].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AP24153440472567-1717344657-768x768.webp)
A bizarre balloon controversy inflames North-South Korea tensions prompting South Korea to suspend...
![The Chinese embassy and joint work team in Pakistan expressed condolences to the victims of a bus blast [Image via Xinhua].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ee29c72c-f54e-400d-b491-37a2af57638d-768x480.webp)
With the Afghanistan conundrum creating a volatile situation on the border, Pakistan grapples for a...
![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-768x768.webp)
How Russia's foreign policy, under Putin's leadership, mixes great power strategy with assertive...
![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-18-768x768.webp)
SIFC at one has shown early promise in attracting FDI, but can it overcome challenges to unlock...
The central agenda of Digital Silk Road was to enhance the digital connectivity and infrastructure...
