It will limit Delhi’s ability to unilaterally shape the norms of regional forums.

South Asia’s strategic location, fragmented politics, and regional rivalries make it an ideal testing ground for the GSI’s ...

Michael Kugelman previews the major events to watch: upcoming elections in Bangladesh and Nepal, the India-Pakistan conflict, ...

Unlike in the Cold War, South Asia and the Indian Ocean region will be a significant arena of major power competition. Today, the region is the primary site of intensifying major power competition ...

South Asia’s youth are emerging as a decisive political force, reshaping governance and accountability across the region. Recent Gen Z-led movement in Nepal, alongside youth-led mobilization in ...

India is set to continue driving South Asia as the world’s brightest growth region even as a majority of global economists ...

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2025—The World Bank has appointed Johannes Zutt as the new Vice President for the South Asia Region, succeeding Martin Raiser. His appointment is effective from July 1, 2025. As ...

ASTANA – Countries across South and Central Asia are accelerating efforts to strengthen their artificial intelligence ...

Global trade in 2026 is expected to grow more complex, driven by geopolitical tensions, protectionist policies, stricter environmental rules and shifting supply chains. Yet opportunities in ...

The South Asia Region Gender Innovation Lab (SAR GIL) is a World Bank initiative that aims to influence policies and programs in South Asia by providing evidence on “what works” to enhance gender ...