South Asia

20 May 2026
Indian state elections are mammoth affairs. Many states have populations larger than most countries, with distinct linguistic and cultural identities,
15 May 2026
India's push for defence self-sufficiency has reshaped procurement policy and set an ambitious 2047 deadline for a fully indigenous navy.
14 May 2026
Sri Lanka is India’s closest maritime neighbour, and New Delhi has long cast itself as a net security provider in
07 May 2026
In various types of political regimes, the presence of women in legislatures not only enhances representational quality but also shapes
04 Mar 2026
For years, Red-Tagging operated in a regulatory vacuum, shielded by the rhetoric of “national security”. A turning point arrived in
27 Feb 2026
Despite India being Australia's second-largest and fastest-growing diaspora, broader community understanding of India remains superficial—trapped between policy caricatures and cultural
26 Feb 2026
New Delhi’s recent defence budget announcement for fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 represents more than just a budgetary jump; it carries
18 Feb 2026
India’s annual budget, announced on 1 February, included a significant boost to domestic manufacturing expenditure. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in
05 Feb 2026
Rather than importing digital rulebooks from great powers, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) needs a model shaped by
29 Jan 2026
India’s recent free trade agreements (FTAs) reflect a strategic shift from defensive trade policy toward a targeted, growth-driven approach. Rather
15 Jan 2026
Following economic catastrophe and political turmoil, the 22-million nation astonished the world with a peaceful and democratic transition of power.
29 Sep 2025
SYDNEY -- Dr Bryce Wakefield, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA), appeared before the Senate