Pakistan goes to the polls this week. Here’s what to watch. Christopher Clary, Sarah Khan, Zoha Waseem, Yasser Kureshi, and Asfandyar Mir - February 7, 2024 Four experts on Pakistani politics share their insights on the leading parties and candidates, voter turnout, and election integrity.
What India is saying about the Israel-Hamas war Christopher Clary and Shubha Kamala Prasad - November 2, 2023 Can India balance support for Israel with its long-standing commitment to Palestine?
Did the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan harm U.S. credibility? Christopher Clary - September 20, 2023 Here’s the latest research.
What Indians think about China, and the border clashes Paul Staniland and Aidan Milliff - December 22, 2022 How will the Modi government respond? Public opinion may hamper the government’s moves to play down the tensions after the latest skirmish.
Why Qatar’s World Cup was controversial a decade before the first game Paul Michael Brannagan and Danyel Reiche - November 14, 2022 Global sports put Qatar’s human rights record in the spotlight. That’s likely to continue — and may have prompted changes in the country.
The U.S. killed al-Qaeda’s leader. That might boost terrorism. Jenna Jordan - August 9, 2022 ‘Leadership decapitation’ can inspire Islamist extremist groups and followers to carry out more attacks, my research finds
Sri Lanka’s multiple crises just came to a head Zachariah Mampilly and Fathima Cader - July 22, 2022 The pandemic and past war debts have left the economy in tatters
Turkey’s president insists on low interest rates. That could cost him politically, this research shows. David Steinberg - January 12, 2022 As Turkey slashed interest rates last year, the value of the Turkish lira plummeted
What happens now to U.S. counterterrorism efforts in Afghanistan? Sarah Kreps and Paul Lushenko - September 21, 2021 The lack of accountability for civilian casualties in drone strikes isn’t likely to change
How did 9/11 change South Asian Americans’ identities and politics? Sangay Mishra - September 17, 2021 Being targets of racial and religious hatred unified them behind the Democrats
20 years later, America’s ‘War on Terror’ language has gone global Somdeep Sen and John Collins - September 9, 2021 Right-wing governments and movements often use these words to justify authoritarian and racist policies.
What are the Taliban’s next moves? Thiemo Fetzer, Pedro Souza, Oliver Vanden Eynde, and Austin L. Wright - August 9, 2021 Here’s the research on earlier withdrawals from Afghanistan.
Why Malala’s British Vogue interview put Pakistan in a marriage panic Sarah Khan - June 17, 2021 Here’s the research on marriage, divorce and women’s bargaining power in Pakistan
Discrimination against Indian Americans happens more than you might think Sumitra Badrinathan, Milan Vaishnav, Jonathan Kay, and Devesh Kapur - June 9, 2021 A new survey reveals 1 in 2 Indian Americans experienced recent discrimination, often on the basis of skin color
What’s behind India’s dramatic pandemic surge? Here’s one factor: Too little competition in Parliament. Nisha Bellinger - June 1, 2021 In India’s states, more parties in the legislature are associated with better health outcomes
What would persuade South Asians to get vaccinated against covid-19? Syeda ShahBano Ijaz - May 21, 2021 New research suggests a way to change minds.
The U.S. banned Xinjiang cotton imports because of forced labor. Textile workers face abuses in other countries, too. Emmanuel Teitelbaum and Aparna Ravi - February 9, 2021 Consumers play a role in improving labor standards within the global fashion industry
There’s a long, troubling history behind the Capitol attack Kathleen Klaus and Aditi Malik - January 22, 2021 Although the siege surprised almost everyone, it did not emerge randomly
Kamala Harris will be vice president. Expect Indian Americans to get more involved in politics. Sara Sadhwani and Maneesh Arora - January 3, 2021 Vice President-elect Kamala D. Harris participates in a security meeting
What will America’s commitment to Afghanistan look like after the election? Asfandyar Mir - November 1, 2020 The peace negotiations are in flux, and the Taliban has ramped up the violence
Why Indian Americans are not becoming Republicans any time soon Sumitra Badrinathan, Milan Vaishnav, and Devesh Kapur - October 14, 2020 Our study examines why they’re sticking with the Democrats
India and China are taking new risks along their border. It will be hard to restore peace. Arzan Tarapore - September 16, 2020 Will diplomacy help defuse the current tensions?
Why didn’t the U.S. rebuke Russia for its Taliban bounty deal? Four things to know. Asfandyar Mir - July 1, 2020 The Trump administration’s response seems unusual, on a number of levels
How India plans to put 1.3 billion people on a coronavirus lockdown Suparna Chaudhry and Shubha Kamala Prasad - March 30, 2020 Can India get that many people to stay home?
The U.S.-India trade deal fell through. What happens now? Trevor Cloen and Irfan Nooruddin - March 5, 2020 Future negotiations will have to deal with even more controversial issues.
Young Kashmiris think India and Pakistan can resolve their differences over Kashmir Yelena Biberman and Samir Ahmad - March 4, 2020 Our recent survey suggests they also welcome U.S. diplomatic intervention.
Trump’s India trip didn’t produce a trade deal. Here’s what did result. Sameer Lalwani - February 27, 2020 And Trump surprised everyone by praising Pakistan
Trump and Modi will meet in India this week. Here’s what to expect. Christopher Clary - February 23, 2020 India is a key strategic partner — but trade, Kashmir and Pakistan complicate the relationship
India is cracking down on university protests. Here’s what you need to know. Shubha Kamala Prasad - January 9, 2020 The rising opposition to the government’s tough response may bring out even larger crowds.
In India, thousands are protesting the new citizenship law. Here are 4 things to know. Shivaji Mukherjee, Aditi Malik, and Ajay Verghese - December 30, 2019 Some object to its Muslim exclusions, while others object to the broad welcome for other groups.
India’s new law may leave millions of Muslims without citizenship Suparna Chaudhry - December 12, 2019 Modi’s government is trying to create a Hindu nation.
The death of Baghdadi isn’t the end of ISIS Jenna Jordan - November 5, 2019 Research shows eliminating the leader of a terrorist group is not enough
Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi met again this month. Here are 4 things to know about Sino-Indian relations. Yogesh Joshi - October 21, 2019 Border tensions and India’s moves in Kashmir gave the two leaders plenty to discuss
The Amazon isn’t the only forest that’s burning. Can consumer pressure stop the destruction? Nives Dolšak, Christianna Parr, and Aseem Prakash - October 13, 2019 Some certification schemes may just be “greenwashing”
The Indian prime minister and Trump addressed a Houston rally. Who was signaling what? Devesh Kapur - September 29, 2019 Here’s why Indian Americans are conflicted about the U.S. president.
India’s prime minister will visit the U.S. next week. What will he say about human rights in Kashmir? Suparna Chaudhry - September 20, 2019 Narendra Modi’s government has kept the region under lockdown since early August
Why Kashmir may see increased violence after the revocation of Article 370 Shivaji Mukherjee and Aditi Malik - August 14, 2019 Here are the longstanding tensions -- and potential new ones.
Here’s how India’s decision to cut Kashmir’s autonomy will affect South Asia — and the world Asfandyar Mir - August 8, 2019 Watch these four key relationships.
India just pulled Jammu and Kashmir’s autonomy. Here’s why that is a big deal for this contested region. Ahsan I. Butt - August 7, 2019 The Modi government’s move could mean increased regional instability.
Pakistan’s leader Imran Khan meets President Trump this week. Here’s what to expect. Asfandyar Mir - July 21, 2019 Strained relations or not, there’s a lot at stake for both countries.
Iran’s network of fighters in the Middle East aren’t always loyal to Iran Ariane Tabatabai and Becca Wasser - May 20, 2019 They are more than willing to ignore what Iran tells them to do.
How India holds an election with 900 million voters and 8,000 candidates Manisha Madhava and David Schultz - May 7, 2019 Alliances will be critical in determining the next government.
Did India shoot down a Pakistani F-16 in February? This just became a big deal. Sameer Lalwani and Emily Tallo - April 17, 2019 There are broader implications for India — and the United States
Why India and Pakistan are fighting again — and the risks that remain Asfandyar Mir - March 6, 2019 Rumors and misinformation add a new challenge.
Are nuclear weapons keeping the India-Pakistan crisis from escalating — or making it more dangerous? Caitlin Talmadge - March 4, 2019 Here’s what the research tells us.
The Kashmir attack could prompt a crisis in South Asia. Here’s why. Asfandyar Mir - February 15, 2019 [caption id="attachment_83837" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters decry Thursday's attack on a
U.S. troop drawdown in Afghanistan raises big questions Asfandyar Mir - December 23, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81955" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A U.S. flag is seen at
Water is getting scarcer. Is foreign investment making the problem worse? Meir Alkon - December 21, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81855" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Toxic froth from industrial pollution floats
It’s World Toilet Day. Why do so many people lack adequate sanitation facilities? Julia Lee - November 19, 2018 [caption id="attachment_80402" align="aligncenter" width="960"] An open toilet sits in a
There’s grim news on climate change. Will it lead to mass migration and conflict? Tobias Böhmelt, Vally Koubi, Lena Schaffer, and Gabriele Spilker - October 15, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78792" align="aligncenter" width="960"] An Afghan boy pumps water in
The U.S. and China are playing a dangerous game. What comes next? Stacie Goddard - October 3, 2018 U.S. and Chinese warships played a dangerous game of chicken
The Trump administration wrongly assumed China would capitulate in a trade war. What happens now? David Lake and Jessica Chen Weiss - September 24, 2018 The United States and China are at war over trade.
Why Pakistan’s election had such an ambiguous outcome Pradeep Chhibber and Adnan Naseemullah - August 9, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76517" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A portrait of Imran Khan, head
What just happened in Pakistan’s election? And what happens next? Asfandyar Mir - July 26, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76093" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of Pakistan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf party greet
Pakistani militants have created their own political party. Can it actually win votes? Yelena Biberman and Niloufer Siddiqui - May 7, 2018 [caption id="attachment_73010" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Sheikh Yaqub, center, candidate of Pakistan's
A new ‘resource curse’ is fueling riots around the world Renard Sexton - April 25, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72635" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The Kapolowe River outside Lubumbashi, Congo,
Afghanistan’s road to peace won’t be an easy one Asfandyar Mir - March 30, 2018 Is there hope for an end to the long war
The crisis in the Maldives, explained Nayma Qayum - February 12, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69103" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Opposition supporters shout slogans during a
Will U.S. threats to Pakistan help crack down on terrorism? Not really. Paul Staniland and Asfandyar Mir - January 5, 2018 http://www.washingtonpost.com/video/world/trump-calls-on-pakistan-to-stop-harboring-terrorists/2017/08/21/92528b98-86dc-11e7-96a7-d178cf3524eb_video.html Editor's Note: Since we published this post in August
Why is Burma driving out the Rohingya — and not its other despised minorities? Navine Murshid - November 9, 2017 Why is Burma attacking only the Rohingya? As the Burmese military drives out upward
This chart shows the best and worst countries for women in the world today. Jeni Klugman - November 7, 2017 [caption id="attachment_65845" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Women shout slogans as they take
Trump says Pakistan ‘harbors terrorists.’ The real story isn’t so simple. Peter Henne - August 28, 2017 Announcing a new Afghanistan strategy on Aug. 21, President Trump
Trump singled out India to do more in Afghanistan. That could easily backfire. Christopher Clary - August 24, 2017 In the middle of Monday night’s fairly orthodox speech on
Today is India’s 70th birthday. How it answers these 3 questions will define its future — and the world’s. Christopher Clary - August 15, 2017 [caption id="attachment_62340" align="aligncenter" width="960"] An Indian paramilitary officer adjusts the
Where are Europe’s illegal migrants coming from? Surprise: It’s Bangladesh. Nayma Qayum - May 19, 2017 [caption id="attachment_58568" align="alignleft" width="960"] A rescuer with the Malta-based NGO
By not taking refugees, the U.S. may make them more dangerous Jonah Eaton and Adnan Naseemullah - March 24, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55795" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A displaced Syrian child, fleeing from
An Indian immigrant is murdered in Kansas. It’s part of a spike in hate crimes against South Asians Sangay Mishra - March 7, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54999" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Alok Madasani, center, who was wounded
New state laws discourage registering immigrants. How will that affect the Latino vote? - October 10, 2016 If immigrants and Latinos are so important to this upcoming
This is how Islamist extremists use Western anti-Islam rhetoric to help recruit. Haroro Ingram - August 11, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45169" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A person loyal to the Islamic
Who supports violent extremism in developing countries? Youssouf Kiendrebeogo and Elena Ianchovichina - June 20, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42441" align="aligncenter" width="960"] An Islamic State fighter waves the terrorist group's
Drone blowback in Pakistan is a myth. Here’s why. Aqil Shah - May 17, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40689" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A U.S. Predator drone flies over
Violence at Trump’s rallies? Here are 4 things to know about electoral violence around the world. Steven Rosenzweig and Gareth Nellis - April 11, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38270" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Trump protester Bryan Sanders, center left,
Here’s what led to the Lahore terrorist bombing — and what to do next Adnan Naseemullah - March 31, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38244" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Relatives of the victims of Sunday's
Obama’s symbolic visit to Cuba is the exception. What’s the real history of presidents and international travel? James Lebovic and Elizabeth N. Saunders - March 23, 2016 Historically, U.S. presidents and their secretaries of state did not travel.
How the world is proving Martin Luther King right about nonviolence Maria Stephan and Erica Chenoweth - January 18, 2016 [caption id="attachment_34516" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Yemeni activist Tawakkol Karman (right, white
Here’s what political science can tell us about the Paris climate deal Johannes Urpelainen - December 14, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33540" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] An activist holds a poster during
What’s the connection between the Baltimore riots and the Affordable Care Act? Guian McKee - December 3, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32974" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The Gyalwang Drukpa, a Buddhist leader
What analysis of the Islamic State’s messaging keeps missing Haroro Ingram - October 14, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30612" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A member of the Islamic State waves
A provocative article says the Islamic State is a mystery. Here's why that's wrong. - August 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28953" align="aligncenter" width="908"] In this June 23, 2014, file
A provocative article says the Islamic State is a mystery. Here’s why that’s wrong. Costantino Pischedda - August 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28953" align="aligncenter" width="908"] In this June 23, 2014, file
Hey, Putin, have you seen how much China is investing in Ukraine? Samuel Ramani - July 24, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27756" align="aligncenter" width="982"] Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) greets
Data poverty makes it harder to fix real poverty. That's why the UN should push countries to gather and share data. - July 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27593" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Students in Satya Bharti School, state
Data poverty makes it harder to fix real poverty. That’s why the UN should push countries to gather and share data. Rohini Pande and Florian Blum - July 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27593" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Students in Satya Bharti School, state
Why was the Nepali earthquake so devastating? Because of its government's political failings. - June 9, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25868" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] A rescue team with a sniffer
Why was the Nepali earthquake so devastating? Because of its government’s political failings. Nirabh Koirala and Geoffrey Macdonald - June 9, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25868" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] A rescue team with a sniffer
Political rhetoric and institutions fuel xenophobic violence in South Africa Loren Landau - May 11, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24566" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="align center "] A woman covered
Why is terror Islamist? Steven Fish - January 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20587" align="alignnone" width="620"] This image made from a video
Sri Lanka's surprise political transition Laura Seay - January 12, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20040" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena greets
Sri Lanka’s surprise political transition Kate Cronin-Furman - January 12, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20040" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena greets
Why the Pakistani Taliban's massacre of children reveals its weakness - December 18, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19281" align="alignnone" width="620"] Candles are placed by local residents
Why the Pakistani Taliban’s massacre of children reveals its weakness Adnan Naseemullah - December 18, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19281" align="alignnone" width="620"] Candles are placed by local residents
The challenges of collecting terrorism data Amy Pate - August 6, 2014 Robert Pape and his colleagues at the Chicago Project on
Red pottus, black burqas: Identity markers in Sri Lanka’s extremist violence Nimmi Gowrinathan - June 17, 2014 Kim Yi Dionne: This guest post by political scientist Nimmi
Narenda Modi is confronting his first challenge. Here's what he's likely to do. Paul Staniland - May 23, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606"] (REUTERS/Adnan Abidi)[/caption] This is a guest
Narenda Modi is confronting his first challenge. Here’s what he’s likely to do. Paul Staniland - May 23, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606"] (REUTERS/Adnan Abidi)[/caption] This is a guest
Australia's 2013 election: A divided left and a step to the right Joshua Tucker - September 26, 2013 The following is a post-election report on the 2013 Australian
Free expression vs. not wanting to make anyone personally uncomfortable Andrew Gelman - May 13, 2013 From a video conversation between UC Berkeley’s next chancellor, Nicholas
Creating Order Amidst Civil War John Sides - May 26, 2012 bq. Bargains, deals, and tacit understandings between states and insurgents
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Academics and Counterinsurgents Paul Staniland - July 20, 2010 Well I’m back for one more long post. One of