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January 22, 2024

Pakistan
Pakistan’s Lukewarm February Election—Just Another Sign of South and Southeast Asia’s Democratic Failure

Ruling elites in South and Southeast Asia have stacked the electoral deck in their favor, hindering the chances of opposition parties.

A group of protestors stand on an elevated surface holding their hands in the air in front of building.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

February 13, 2024

Indonesia
AI in Context: Indonesian Elections Challenge GenAI Policies

Prabowo Subianto, the leading candidate in Indonesia's presidential election, has used AI to rebrand from alleged human rights abuser to a “cuddly grandpa," in spite of AI companies' global policies …

A supporter holds a picture of a cartoon version of Indonesia's Defence Minister and presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto and his running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
Blog Post by Kat Duffy Net Politics

April 16, 2021

Women and Women's Rights
Women This Week: Generation Equality Forum Kicks Off in Mexico City

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers April 10 to April 16.

Women in Mexico City host vigil to protest government's inaction on femicide.
Blog Post by Guest Blogger for Women Around the World Women Around the World

February 28, 2024

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
American Military Leadership in the Middle East

Former CENTCOM Commanders David Petraeus and Anthony Zinni discuss the military aspect of the Israel-Hamas war and lessons learned from U.S. involvement and operations in the Middle East.

Play Smoke rises over northern Gaza following Israeli air strikes in Dec 2023.
Virtual Event by David H. Petraeus, Anthony C. Zinni, and Karen J. DeYoung

December 15, 2023

Pakistan
Why Pakistan Is Deporting Afghan Migrants

Pakistan’s decision to deport undocumented migrants over perceived security risks is poised to affect almost two million Afghans. 

In Brief by Megan Fahrney

December 17, 2019

United States
The Year in CFR Events

Take a look back at 2019’s most pressing current events and the experts and renowned guests who came to CFR, including Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, to disc…

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Explainer Video by Thamine Nayeem

April 15, 2020

COVID-19
Coronavirus in South Asia, April 15, 2020: India, Pakistan, and Others Extend Lockdowns; Surge in Bangladesh

As Modi, Khan, Hasina, and other leaders tackle COVID-19 (coronavirus) by prolonging national shutdowns, economic forecasts indicate a rocky year ahead for South Asia.

Two columns of soldiers in blue uniforms patrol a street, with an officer in a beige uniform walking between them.
Blog Post by Erik Fliegauf and Alyssa Ayres Asia Unbound