SOUTH ASIA DESK

Once close, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban's relationship has disintegrated. Ceasefires and truces will only manage the growing conflict between the two, as neither country has the ability to address the issues root causes.

With the fall of the government, Nepal finds itself at an important crossroads, with a young generation hungry for change.

Bangladesh’s democratic transition remains fragile. The interim government struggles to deliver reforms and prepare the country’s first credible election in 16 years, with risks ranging from orderly democratic renewal to violent breakdown.