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In a consumption-driven economy like India, expanding credit access—through microfinance NBFCs and fintech lenders—is crucial. However, regulators aInd policymakers must closely monitor this space to avoid large-scale defaults. southasiamonitor.org/perspective/in…

China's geographic proximity and growing power remain the core reasons ASEAN clings to its long-standing hedging and neutrality strategy. Fear of retaliation—whether economic or military—has deterred ASEAN from adopting a firm position... southasiamonitor.org/indo-pacific-c…

Aparna Rawal, researcher-analyst on the AfPak region, speaks with Col Anil Bhat (Retd.) on Pakistan's recent alliances with terror networks and their implications for regional and global security | SAM Conversation The Strategic Perspective youtube.com/watch?v=0STdCt…

Desh Kapoor, Atlanta, US-based geopolitical observer and analyst, speaks with Col Anil Bhat (Retd.) on how India wrought devastation on Pakistani military infrastructure during Op Sindoor | SAM Conversation youtube.com/watch?v=B2-Ut3…

The broader picture is clear: drones have dramatically shifted the cost calculus of modern warfare. As analysts have noted, $10,000 drones are now routinely met with $2 million missiles. southasiamonitor.org/spotlight/dron…

The distribution of free food, freebies and subsidies by political parties has created massive idle energy across the country which breeds indiscipline. People abhor physical work, sell agricultural land and migrate to cities. southasiamonitor.org/medley/key-ind…

All seekers of truth, no matter in which field, also tried to understand what makes our world and universe tick. That gave them a feeling of awe and also showed that probably what they thought was an original idea and thought... southasiamonitor.org/medley/nature-…

To remain relevant, the IMF must undertake comprehensive reforms—revising its governance structure, enhancing decision-making transparency, and moderating its loan conditionalities. southasiamonitor.org/medley/imf-cro…

To An Old Friendship I think I knew who lived here once And, I think, I knew him well, Ashok Sawhny youtube.com/watch?v=fjsnVI…

There were concerns that India’s neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the EU’s cautious and ambivalent approach to the Kashmir issue could undermine their strategic partnership. southasiamonitor.org/eu-watch/eu-in…

On the streets of Dhaka, terror reigns, as well as across the country. Anti-establishment students are roughed up for speaking out. Extremist mobs roam with impunity. Police stations are besieged and overrun, as in the shocking Shahbag incident. southasiamonitor.org/perspective/we…

While New Delhi was responding to Islamabad’s military provocation, Pakistan’s narrative machinery moved with sophistication, especially within Western media ecosystems. southasiamonitor.org/perspective/in…

India will soon need to focus on reducing relative poverty and inequality too since the spoils of high economic growth cannot be cornered by a small few at the top. southasiamonitor.org/perspective/af…

So if another terror attack happens, will India launch another deep-strike operation with all the attendant risks of escalation? #Stimsoncenter #michaelkugelman #IndiaPakistan #pahalgamattack #OpSindoor #GenAnilChauhan #OPShah #Pakistanmilitary southasiamonitor.org/spotlight/mont…

Jappandeep Kour a doctoral candidate at the Centre for West Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University speaks with C Uday Bhaskar on Israeli strikes on Iran | SAM Conversation Link: youtu.be/RFqzgYi8J4w

Jappandeep Kour a doctoral candidate at the Centre for West Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University speaks with C Uday Bhaskar on Israeli strikes on Iran | SAM Conversation (Hindi) LinkL youtu.be/9vNzqhGwjM8

Befriend your Fears The look in your eyes is no surprise, The fear I see is meant to be Ashok Sawhny youtu.be/XwsAhw8KW84

For India, this summit offers a dual opportunity. First, to shape a more inclusive multilateralism; one that amplifies the Global South’s priorities on energy, security, and digital equity. southasiamonitor.org/spotlight/50-y…

The absence of any form of engagement with Pakistan other than military has narrowed India’s options substantially. As a sovereign state, Pakistan cannot be seen to nor will it bow to coercive tactics. southasiamonitor.org/spotlight/op-s…

The Middle East’s volatility is not an outlier—it’s a feature of the emerging global order. India’s challenge is to anticipate these tectonic shifts and act with strategic foresight, not just tactical response. southasiamonitor.org/spotlight/midd…