Analysis

China courts influence in Sri Lanka via the Buddhist clergy
Beijing needs new allies now that the Rajapaksas are reeling, but the enmeshing of politics and religion in Sri Lanka is always cause for concern
Tisaranee Gunasekara | Jan 26, 2023

Why does Everest matter?
Science, labour and the rise of altitude to measure mountains.
Lachlan Fleetwood | Aug 05, 2022

Making sense of Nepali politics
Scholars of political structures and processes in today’s Nepal struggle to find their feet.
Pranab Kharel and Gaurab KC | Jul 01, 2022

The machine that went rogue
Learning from Myanmar’s unsuccessful ‘Third Force’ movement.
Aung Kaung Myat | Jun 28, 2022

Scandalising the supply chain
Looking back at 40 years of Bangladesh’s garment industry.
Dina M Siddiqi | Jan 11, 2022

Thirst for energy
Ensuring energy and environmental justice in the Rampal coal-fired power plant project.
Azmal Hossan | Dec 29, 2021


“Nobody is interested in Bangladesh”
Bangladesh’s global reputation requires not bigger and better statistics, but a new narrative.
Naomi Hossain | Dec 15, 2021

Power play
Bangladesh’s opaque electricity sector raises concerns about widespread corruption.
Joseph Allchin | Dec 10, 2021

Returning spoils of colonial conquest
Forgotten manuscripts in European archives may hold important keys to Northeast India’s past.
Deepak Naorem | Oct 07, 2021
