Asia

Narendra Modi

A Modi Victory Puts India’s 200 Million Muslims in Danger A Modi Victory Puts India’s 200 Million Muslims in Danger

The Hindu nationalist party ran a hate-filled campaign and now seems poised to return to power with a terrifying mandate.

May 21, 2019 / Ruchira Gupta

Yogendra Yadav

Meet India’s Most Prominent Democratic Socialist Meet India’s Most Prominent Democratic Socialist

Yogendra Yadav’s coalition of progressive politicians wants to challenge Narendra Modi’s authoritarian rule.

May 20, 2019 / Tekendra Parmar

Okinawa Base Protest

In Their Fight to Stop a New US Military Base, Okinawans Confront Two Colonizers In Their Fight to Stop a New US Military Base, Okinawans Confront Two Colonizers

For the Japanese government, which has never acknowledged Okinawan indigenous rights, the island is a convenient location for the American military.

May 16, 2019 / Maia Hibbett

Will the Easter Attacks Open New Fault Lines in Sri Lanka?

Will the Easter Attacks Open New Fault Lines in Sri Lanka? Will the Easter Attacks Open New Fault Lines in Sri Lanka?

In India, Hindu nationalists could use the bombings as an excuse to further divide and oppress.

May 3, 2019 / Barbara Crossette

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Did the CIA Orchestrate an Attack on the North Korean Embassy in Spain? Did the CIA Orchestrate an Attack on the North Korean Embassy in Spain?

A Nation investigation reveals a Rashomon-like tale with conflicting truths.

May 2, 2019 / Tim Shorrock

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Easter Attacks Were Intended to Incite Violence Sri Lanka’s Easter Attacks Were Intended to Incite Violence

After 10 years of uneasy peace, many fear the bombings will push Sri Lanka into a new era of bloodshed.

Apr 23, 2019 / Nawal Arjini

The Widening Rift Between the US and China

The Widening Rift Between the US and China The Widening Rift Between the US and China

Worsening relations between the two largest economies in the world could lead to disaster.

Apr 8, 2019 / Feature / John Feffer

Members of the All India Kisan Sabha at a rally.

In India, Farmers Got Modi Elected. Could They Now Be His Downfall? In India, Farmers Got Modi Elected. Could They Now Be His Downfall?

Agricultural workers feel betrayed by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, and their votes could help determine the election.

Apr 5, 2019 / Emmalina Glinskis

The Indian Kashmir Army

South Asia’s Overlooked Nuclear Crisis South Asia’s Overlooked Nuclear Crisis

While few were watching, India and Pakistan may have just narrowly avoided a nuclear confrontation.

Apr 4, 2019 / Dilip Hiro

Truman signs the North Atlantic Treat in 1949

NATO Turns 70 NATO Turns 70

Next week, Washington will throw the military alliance a birthday party. How much is there to celebrate?

Mar 28, 2019 / Editorial / James Carden

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