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Islamist influence will grow in Bangladesh

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BANGLADESH

The government promised severe action against the perpetrators, many of whom support hard-line Islamist parties and pressure groups. Although the attacks attracted widespread…

Afghanistan security risks Central Asia energy project

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CENTRAL ASIA

Concern is growing that the security situation in Afghanistan is worsening, threatening not only regional stability but also major electricity integration projects such as the…

Iran will adopt policies to reduce Afghan refugees

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IRAN

Tehran is concerned that the situation will lead to a further influx of Afghans. Iran already hosts an estimated 3.4 million refugees. Increasing political, economic and security…

India will be somewhat more open to Chinese investors

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INDIA/CHINA

Jaishankar later told media that bilateral relations cannot be “normal” if the situation at the India-China border remains “abnormal”. The two sides have only partially disengaged…

Pakistan may require another IMF bailout

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PAKISTAN

Pakistan's deteriorating macroeconomic situation.

Afghanistan's Badakhshan threatens Tajikistan security

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TAJIKISTAN

These are the latest violent incidents in a worsening security situation in Afghanistan. Recent months have seen fighting extend more widely. On June 30, suicide attackers…

Afghanistan risks becoming a 'failed state'

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AFGHANISTAN

Outlook for the Afghan state.

India will be vigilant but not worried about al-Qaida

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INDIA

The authorities do not appear especially concerned about the threat posed by the group, but there is sure to be an overall tightening of security during the general election…

India and Central Asian states will boost cooperation

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INDIA/CENTRAL ASIA

The Central Asian leaders were due to be chief guests at India’s Republic Day celebrations a day earlier, but Delhi cancelled that plan in view of the latest surge in COVID-19…

Pakistan will have to rely more on IMF

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PAKISTAN

Pakistan's economic woes.