#SouthAsia👇
LightNews LightNews
lsereviewofbooks.bsky.social
NEW ✨ @rkdasgupta.bsky.social @lsegender.bsky.social shares a selection of 10 recent books exploring LGTBQ+ culture, politics and history in #SouthAsia for #LGBTHistoryMonth 2025 🌈📚👇

@lgbthm.bsky.social @lselibrary.bsky.social
Ten queer South Asian reads for LGBT+ History Month 2025
In this reading list for LGBT+ History Month 2025, Rohit K. Dasgupta (LSE Department of Gender Studies) shares a selection of 10 recent books exploring LGTBQ+ culture, politics and history in South…
blogs.lse.ac.uk
February 13, 2025 at 11:49 AM
globalsouthshub.bsky.social
The SuPWR project led by @idsglobaldev.bsky.social has launched an exhibition featuring art & imagery showcasing voices from 16 women’s rights movements across #Bangladesh, #India, #Nepal & #Pakistan highlighting women's diverse struggles & successes in #SouthAsia👇
buff.ly
December 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM
theraisinahills.bsky.social
Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey Defence Pact: Geopolitics chessboard is spread. Middle East regional security immediate focus. South Asia next? Why India must take a close look? Full breakdown here.
READ 👇

#Geopolitics #SouthAsia #MiddleEast

theraisinahills.com/pakistan-sau...
Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey Defence Pact: Is a “Muslim NATO” Rising Near India’s Borders? - The Raisina Hills
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey just signed a defence pact. Analyst Manish Anand explains what it means for India’s security.
theraisinahills.com
August 9, 2026 at 1:52 PM
theraisinahills.bsky.social
“Yunus never felt excited about the birth of Bangladesh.”
An Awami League leader in hiding speaks to NIRENDRA DEV.

He warns of regional instability. Bangladesh’s crisis is far from over.

#BangladeshCrisis #AwamiLeague #SouthAsia 👇

theraisinahills.com/yunus-lacks-...
Yunus Lacks Emotional Stake in Bangladesh’s Birth: Fugitive - The Raisina Hills
An Awami League leader in hiding alleges Muhammad Yunus lacked emotional connection to Bangladesh’s creation.
theraisinahills.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:06 PM
thefridaytimes.bsky.social
Dr. Haroon Ahmed, a pioneering psychiatrist, human rights advocate, and key figure in mental health reform, left a lasting legacy through his work and dedication to social justice.
By Beena Sarwar
@beenasarwar.bsky.social
👇👇
thefridaytimes.com/10-Apr-2025/...
Dr. Haroon Ahmed: A Healer, Comrade, And Peacemonger Across Southasia
Dr. Haroon Ahmed, a pioneering psychiatrist, human rights advocate, and key figure in mental health reform, left a lasting legacy through his work and
thefridaytimes.com
April 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
theraisinahills.bsky.social
Pakistan Defence Minister Rules Out Immediate Abraham Accords Move, Cites Policy Concerns Over Israel

“I do not think we should become part of any accord that clashes with our fundamental viewpoint.”

#AbrahamAccords #MiddleEastCrisis #SouthAsia #GeoPoliticsNews👇

wp.me/pe3ewy-61c
Pakistan Defence Minister Says No Move Toward Abraham Accords - The Raisina Hills
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says Islamabad has not initiated any move toward joining the Abraham Accords and opposes agreements.
wp.me
May 26, 2026 at 7:05 AM
theraisinahills.bsky.social
A viral internet protest movement that toppled governments in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal is now gaining traction in Pakistan. Analysts say the conditions for a rupture have never been more ripe.

#CockroachJanataParty #pakistannewsupdates #SouthAsia👇

theraisinahills.com/pakistan-gen...
Pakistan’s ‘Cockroach Party’: Spark of a Gen Z Revolution? - The Raisina Hills
A viral movement is spreading from India to Pakistan. Geopolitics analyst Manish Anand warns Pakistan risks facing a Gen Z-led upheaval.
theraisinahills.com
May 23, 2026 at 7:38 AM
theraisinahills.bsky.social
OPINION: MANISH ANAND ✍️India's High Commissioner in Dhaka Dinesh Trivedi's meeting with Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman came amid five red flags and clear signs that bilateral relations are on downward spiral.
READ here 👇

#SouthAsia #Diplomacy #ForeignAffairs
theraisinahills.com/dinesh-trive...
Dinesh Trivedi Meets Bangladesh PM: A Mild Knock on Frozen Ties - The Raisina Hills
India's High Commissioner in Dhaka Dinesh Trivedi's meeting with Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman came amid five red flags.
theraisinahills.com
August 11, 2026 at 2:17 PM
earthinsider.bsky.social
Bangladesh Power Shift Is Sparking Deep Strategic Panic Across South Asia

Full story 👇

Learn more: https://www.earthinsider.in/2026/08/bangladesh-crisis-regional-stability.html

#EarthInsider #EarthInsiderNews #EINews #IN #India #IndiaNews #INNews #BangladeshCrisis #SouthAsia #Geopolitics
Bangladesh Crisis Is Triggering Shockwaves That Reach Far Beyond Borders
Bangladesh is facing unprecedented political upheaval. Discover how shifting power in Dhaka is directly threatening regional stability. Read t...
www.earthinsider.in
August 11, 2026 at 8:04 AM
theraisinahills.bsky.social
India-Nepal Rail Link: A strategic move with geopolitical implications.

On South Asia’s geopolitical chessboard, New Delhi has scored another connectivity win.

Read the full report 👇

theraisinahills.com/india-nepal-...

#SouthAsia #GeoPoliticsNews #IndiaNepal
India Beats China to Nepal's Rail Gateway as First Freight Train Reaches Biratnagar - The Raisina Hills
India launches its first direct freight train to Nepal's Biratnagar from Kolkata Port, boosting trade and challenging China's rail ambitions.
theraisinahills.com
July 28, 2026 at 2:02 PM
apc.org
Workshop 👇

Internet Rules: Understanding digital rights and policies in South and Southeast Asia

www.apc.org/en/event/wor...

#InternetRules #SouthAsia
Workshop – Internet Rules: Understanding digital rights and policies in South and Southeast Asia
Click here to fill out the application form (Deadline for applications: 9 October 2025).
www.apc.org
September 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
paradigmshiftpk.bsky.social
India’s #HybridWarfare is eroding strategic stability in #SouthAsia. From proxy wars to “hydrological aggression,” the India-Israel nexus poses rising threats to #Pakistan & regional security.

Full analysis 👇
🔗 www.paradigmshift.com.pk/stability-in...
India's Hybrid Warfare and the Erosion of Strategic Stability in South Asia - Paradigm Shift
India’s hybrid warfare against Pakistan is not only undermining Islamabad but also threatening the stability of South Asia.
www.paradigmshift.com.pk
September 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
basispointinsight.bsky.social
3/3 Read Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain’s (Retd) column for BasisPoint — Pakistan’s Baluchistan Moment: Military Power Without Political Imagination 👇

#Geopolitics #SouthAsia
BasisPointInsight.com - Pakistan’s Baluchistan Moment: Military Power Without Political Imagination by Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd)
A long-ignored insurgency resurfaces in Balochistan, exposing the limits of military force without political vision—and the urgent need for reconciliation over repression. by Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (...
basispointinsight.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:34 AM
basispointinsight.bsky.social
2/2 India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal: all need smarter, evidence-led water policy—balancing food security, livelihoods, and long-term resilience.

Read more on why groundwater reform cannot wait, by Amitrajeet A. Batabyal 👇

#Groundwater #SouthAsia #WaterCrisis #FoodSecurity #Sustainability
Groundwater at Breaking Point in South Asia
Amitrajeet A. Batabyal* , Subsidised power keeps irrigation flowing, but at the cost of aquifer depletion and fiscal strain. Smarter, evidence-led policy is overdue.
basispointinsight.com
August 22, 2025 at 8:03 AM
thefridaytimes.bsky.social
India’s latest misadventure backfired.
Pakistan retaliated with force, and the world took notice.
Usman Torwali dissects the crisis that nearly led to a nuclear flashpoint. 👇 thefridaytimes.com/20-May-2025/...

#IndiaPakistan #NuclearTensions #SouthAsia
India’s Miscalculated Strikes On Pakistan Spark Retaliation And Global Concern
India's military strikes backfired as Pakistan retaliated, exposing regional risks of nuclear war and diplomatic fallout amid Modi's aggressive strategy
thefridaytimes.com
May 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
thefridaytimes.bsky.social
India & Pakistan are misusing international law for political gains — suspending the Indus Waters Treaty & Simla Agreement.
Usman Khan Yousafzai breaks down the dangerous precedent.

Read more 👇 🔗 thefridaytimes.com/03-May-2025/...

#IndusWatersTreaty #ShimlaAgreement #SouthAsia
Indus Water Treaty And Simla Agreement Suspensions: A Legal Crisis In South Asia
India and Pakistan's reciprocal suspension of key treaties misuses the international legal doctrine Rebus Sic Stantibus, threatening the sanctity of treaty law
thefridaytimes.com
May 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
theraisinahills.bsky.social
A Diplomatic Courtesy or a Strategic Signal? Kanwal Sibal's Exchange With India's Bangladesh Envoy Raises Questions About Washington's Regional Role
#DineshTrivedi #SouthAsia #Geopolitics 👇

theraisinahills.com/kanwal-sibal...
Why Kanwal Sibal Publicly Questioned India's Bangladesh Envoy - The Raisina Hills
Why did Kanwal Sibal publicly question India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh? The X exchange with Dinesh Trivedi reveals deeper concerns over the US Special Envoy's role in South Asia.
theraisinahills.com
June 26, 2026 at 6:14 PM
theraisinahills.bsky.social
The June 26 China-Bangladesh Joint Communiqué goes far beyond economics, laying the groundwork for deeper defence, diplomatic and connectivity cooperation that could reshape South Asia’s strategic balance.
#SouthAsia #Geopolitics #Diplomacy 👇

theraisinahills.com/china-bangla...
China-Bangladesh Strategic Shift: Why India Should Be Concerned - The Raisina Hills
Analysis of the China-Bangladesh Joint Communiqué 2026 and its implications for India, covering defence ties, and South Asian geopolitics.
theraisinahills.com
June 26, 2026 at 3:44 PM
theraisinahills.bsky.social
The latest train attack near Quetta signals an expanding insurgency strategy by the Balochistan Liberation Army amid unrest over resources, security and strategic projects

#BalochistanBriefing #QuettaBleedsAgain #SouthAsia #Pakistan👇

wp.me/pe3ewy-60v
BLA’s Escalating Strategy: From Train Hijackings to Rail Attacks - The Raisina Hills
The latest BLA attack near Quetta highlights a broader escalation in insurgent tactics in Balochistan. Analysis of the security challenge.
wp.me
May 25, 2026 at 1:39 AM
theraisinahills.bsky.social
Diplomatic observers decode timing and purpose of RSS leader Dattatreya Hosbole advocating a relook at India-Pakistan relations.

#Pakistan #SouthAsia #rss #Geopolitics2026 👇

theraisinahills.com/dattatreya-h...
RSS’s Dattatreya Hosabale Signals Reset in India-Pakistan Ties - The Raisina Hills
RSS leader Dattatreya Hosbole's remarks on Pakistan have triggered massive diplomatic interests with observers questioning the timing.
theraisinahills.com
May 13, 2026 at 12:58 PM
theraisinahills.bsky.social
America just sent its most senior diplomat directly to Kathmandu -- skipping India AND China.

Geopolitics analyst Manish Anand explains the three-way battle for Nepal's soul.

#Nepal #Geopolitics #SouthAsia 👇

theraisinahills.com/us-diplomat-...
US Diplomat in Kathmandu: Is America Eyeing Nepal's Soul? - The Raisina Hills
Samir Paul Kapur, the senio rUS diplomat, arrives in Kathmandu. Analyst explains why New Delhi should pay close attention.
theraisinahills.com
April 21, 2026 at 5:33 AM
theraisinahills.bsky.social
"Rising influence of Turkish NGOs operating within Bangladesh."

The expert warned against underestimating Jamaat-e-Islami’s political clout. ✍️NIRENDRA DEV
#Dhaka #SouthAsia 👇

theraisinahills.com/dgfi-banglad...
DGFI’s Pivotal Role in Bangladesh: India’s Security Concerns - The Raisina Hills
A security analyst warns that Bangladesh’s DGFI will retain pivotal influence across governance, as the ISI-DGFI nexus endures post-1975.
theraisinahills.com
March 11, 2026 at 3:35 AM
theraisinahills.bsky.social
“There is a very real concern that war could come to South Asia."

Trump may drag Saudi Arabia and Pakistan into Iran War. New Delhi has to watch out for western disturbances.

#IranWar #MiddleEastCrisis #SouthAsia #Geopolitics👇

theraisinahills.com/iran-israel-...
Iran-Israel-US War Could Spiral Into South Asian Conflict - The Raisina Hills
As the US-Israel war on Iran intensifies, analyst Manish Anand warns the conflict could rapidly transform into a Shia-Sunni regional war.
theraisinahills.com
February 28, 2026 at 3:55 PM
theraisinahills.bsky.social
"Bangladesh stands divided between celebration and rejection. The mandate — once declared — will decide which narrative prevails."

Dhaka’s power battle just escalated. 🇧🇩🔥✍️NIRENDRA DEV
#BangladeshElection #SouthAsia 👇

theraisinahills.com/bangladesh-e...
Bangladesh Election: Dhaka at a Crossroads as Division Deepens - The Raisina Hills
After votes were cast in Bangladesh, Jamaat-led alliance claims landslide victory, while former PM Sheikh Hasina terms the vote “illegal.”
theraisinahills.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:08 PM
theraisinahills.bsky.social
"February 12 may not just decide a government. It may determine whether Bangladesh stays the course — or resets its trajectory."

The Dhaka chessboard is in play. 🇧🇩🔥✍️NIRENDRA DEV
#BangladeshElections2026 #SouthAsia 👇

theraisinahills.com/bangladesh-m...
Bangladesh Mandate 2026: Status Quo or Strategic Reset? - The Raisina Hills
Bangladesh Mandate 2026 may result in status quo or political reset as Awami League–dominated seats and first-time voters shape the polls.
theraisinahills.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:51 AM