As theories swirl over what caused Nepal's devastating floods, former ICIMOD scientist Dr. Dhrupad Choudhury cuts through the noise to...
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NEPAL FLOODS EXPLAINER
Guwahati to London — A family waits as Rasuwa stays silent
A Guwahati family waits anxiously for news of Pankaj Naug, a British-Indian pilgrim missing since the devastating Rasuwa floods. His...
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Accusations rise as fast as the floodwaters — China denies, science points elsewhere
As accusations swirl over whether Chinese construction near the Tibet border triggered Nepal's devastating Rasuwa flood, scientists point instead to...
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Why Delhi matters to Tarique Rahman
India and Bangladesh are cautiously rebuilding ties despite political and strategic differences. Geography, trade, water and security make cooperation essential.
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Arunachal Pradesh and the frontier beneath the map
India’s naming of 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh is more than a cartographic response to China; it draws attention to...
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The Architecture of Assimilation – Part II: Xi’s Long Game in Tibet
Experts say China's new Ethnic Unity Law is part of Xi Jinping's strategy to reshape Tibet through assimilation, security and...
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The Architecture of Assimilation – Part I: Behind China’s ‘Ethnic Unity Law’
As China prepares to implement the Ethnic Unity Law on July 1, critics argue it marks a shift from policy-driven...
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After Yazagyo, Myanmar military pushes to secure strategic India border corridor
Myanmar’s military advances toward Khampat after retaking Yazagyo, seeking to secure the India border corridor and key trade routes with...
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Myanmar military tightens grip on strategic India border corridor
The Myanmar military has recaptured Yazagyo village and its strategic reservoir from the People's Defence Force. The victory marks a...
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Min Zin’s arrest in Kunming signals a new phase in China-Myanmar relations
The arrest of Myanmar scholar Min Zin in China underscores Beijing’s growing focus on protecting its interests in Myanmar and...
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Faultlines within Myanmar’s resistance reshape the battlefield
Myanmar’s resistance faces growing internal divisions and resource conflicts, weakening coordination even as the military regains ground.
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Myanmar war turns again as the junta rises back
Myanmar’s military junta has staged a partial comeback, regaining key territories through airstrikes, ground offensives, and external backing, particularly from...
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