Every year is eventful in South Asia. But 2025 wasn’t just turbulent; it destabilized the region structurally. This was due to the convergence of multiple shocks. Many countries in the region ...

When Donald Trump announced his new tariff rules for more than 180 countries on April 2, what he termed as “Liberation Day,” it sent shockwaves across the global trade landscape. Like other regions, ...

Renewables are overtaking gas in the region. South Asia’s planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) expansion could threaten ...

South Asia faces starkly different fuel price realities amid Middle East conflict. India maintains stable petrol prices, leveraging strategic reserves and Russian crude. Pakistan, however, has seen a ...

South Asia loses up to 40% of its food before it reaches consumers. This is a critical challenge as well as a powerful opportunity. Progress is possible. South Asian countries are aligning policy and ...

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2025—Amid increasing uncertainty in the global economy, South Asia’s growth prospects have weakened, with projections downgraded in most countries in the region. Stepping up ...

Last month saw Asian trade teams making back-and-forth visits to Washington, trying to secure tariff relief ahead of the August 1 deadline. Trade has undoubtedly been the main story, but beneath the ...

(RNS) — People of faith in both countries need to counter the religiously justified 'patriotism of hate' being promoted by their governments. (RNS) — After escalating tensions and military attacks ...

American-Israeli war with Iran blocks Gulf oil exports, pushing Brent crude above $100 a barrel and creating severe energy shortages across Asia.