South Asia
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.
Gen-Z is Reshaping South Asia’s Political Landscape
After youth-led protests toppled Nepal’s government in 2025, the country’s March 2026 elections may show whether South Asia’s Gen-Z movements can change street power into lasting political change.
Nepal Recognizes First Multicultural Same-Sex Marriage with Backing of US Embassy
Nepal registered the nation’s first legal same-sex marriage between citizens of different countries on Oct. 6, 2024.
Nepal Bans TikTok, Citing Disruption to Social Harmony
This past Monday, the Nepali government announced a ban on TikTok, the video-sharing app that has accrued over 1 billion users globally. Officials pointed to the prevalent hate content on the app as the main justification for the ban.
Earthquakes Again Strike Nepal, Sounding Fears of Future Destruction
On Friday, Nov. 3, a powerful earthquake struck Nepal, a small landlocked nation that lies along the south of the Himalayas. The earthquake is to have caused 150 casualties plus hundreds of injuries, with the possibility that these numbers may rise as aftershocks continue to rumble through the region.