South Asia
From Noida to Haryana, India’s Industrial Belt is Cracking Under the Weight of a Distant War
As the Middle East conflict drives up energy costs and empties kitchen cylinders, India’s migrant factory workers are either taking to the streets or heading home, and manufacturers are bracing for both.
Trust, Control, and Code: The Restrictions of India and U.S. Tech “Unionship”
Despite increasing strategic alignment in AI and defense, U.S exports lead, and India’s aim for complete independence is to restrict the development of their technology partnership and ongoing related negotiations.
India's Persian Gulf Dependence Becomes a Liability as Hormuz Crisis Deepens
India secured 60 days of crude oil supply and slashed fuel duties on Thursday as the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent the rupee to a record low. The Indian government was forced to invoke emergency commodity laws, an unmistakable sign that a conflict thousands of miles away is landing hard on one of Asia's largest economies.
Op-ed: South Asia’s Economic Growth is Real. Its Stability is Not.
As the Middle East conflict grounds cargo flights and spikes energy costs, South Asia's booming growth numbers are beginning to show the cracks beneath.
Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Escalation Leaves Civilians Caught in the Crossfire
Renewed cross-border strikes between Pakistan and Afghanistan since Feb. 21 have intensified tensions along the Durand Line. Civilians living near the border now face displacement, economic disruption and mounting humanitarian risks.
Indian Government Ramps Up Infrastructure Spending
The Indian government drastically increased its infrastructure spending on public goods, such as roads, railways and bridges, for the foreseeable future.