July 2024 started with a change in government in Nepal and bookended massive popular protests in Bangladesh that toppled the Sheikh Hasina-led government (in early August 2024). In between, Pakistan approached the IMF for another round of bailout; the Communist Party...
Indian elections produced a surprising result, cutting the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party to size without a majority. Yet Prime Minister Modi was sworn in as prime minister for the third consecutive term, leading the National Democratic Alliance. Heads of many South...
From India’s seven-phase election (starting in April and ending in June) to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Russia, May was an eventful month for South Asian countries. Maldives and India are trying to mend their relations after anti-Indian...
In February 2024, candidates supported by Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party secured victory in Pakistan’s elections. However, despite this success, Khan’s party is set to be sidelined from power as the second and third-largest...
In January 2024, elections in Bangladesh continued the status quo, with Sheikh Hashina’s Awami League winning the elections. However, Pakistan’s election surprised the establishment as jailed leader Imran Khan-supported independent candidates won the most seats. Modi...
