All Asia: South & Central
What the death of Osama bin Laden means for AfghanistanThe killing of bin Laden did not end the Afghan war. But it did highlight for the US the usefulness of using military bases there for striking jihadi leaders in Pakistan.
For Pakistanis, bin Laden death anniversary sparks ... nothingPolls show that Pakistanis are ambivalent about the Al Qaeda leader, and view his death as a foreign issue. Religious parties, however, may use anti-US sentiment in upcoming elections.
Maldives, hailed as democracy poster child, turns to Islamist fundamentalismThe tropical Maldives, recently held up as a victory for democracy, has taken a nosedive, says its ousted president. He is now looking for international help.
Osama bin Laden's family deported to Saudi Arabia. Case closed?Osama bin Ladens three wives and 11 children left Pakistan early Friday, closing an awkward chapter for Pakistan, but leaving unanswered questions about complicity of Pakistani state.
Pakistan's top court convicts prime ministerPakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's conviction is triggering turmoil in a government already struggling with major economic and security challenges amid tense US relations.
Aid to Pakistan: $2.6 billion spent, little ability to show itAnti-US sentiments and foreign policy squabbles are thwarting good US public relations from reaching turbulent, poor border regions of Pakistan.
Why Afghanistan's intelligence agency has a major blind spotAfghanistan's intelligence service is dominated by men from one small province of the country. Has this hampered the Afghan government's ability to infiltrate the insurgency?聽
US, Afghanistan agree in private to long-term partnershipWithout making the details public, US and Afghan officials announced on Sunday that they both endorsed a final draft of a new strategic partnership.
Pakistan moves to reopen NATO supply lines, but US ties remain frayedParliament outlined how US-Pakistan relations ought to proceed, but gave an unofficial okay to reopening NATO supply lines to Afghanistan.
Karzai blames NATO and Afghan officials for allowing Kabul attacksAfghan President Hamid Karzai criticized 'intelligence failures' by his own government but especially faulted NATO for聽a series of tightly coordinated insurgent attacks that rocked Kabul.
Assault on Kabul: Taliban claim attacks as show of strengthTeams of insurgents struck within Kabul and three other cities in coordinated attacks on Sunday. A Taliban spokesman called it the opening of their spring offensive.
Pakistan's president visits India, but distrust runs deepPakistani President Zardari and Indian Prime Minister Singh discuss Siachen Glacier and Sir Creek, two border disputes kept alive by lack of trust.
Who are the Taliban and what do they want? 5 key points While Pakistani and Afghan insurgents often get labeled as the 'Taliban,' in reality there are several groups that often act independently and have distinct command structures, ideologies, and strategies.
Afghan deal on night raids presages longterm US presenceThe deal increases the chances that the US and Afghanistan will strike a strategic partnership that would keep American troops in Afghanistan beyond 2014.
Defending Afghanistan: are Afghan forces ready?An extended occupation and ever-shifting objectives could leave Afghanistan shakier in 2014 than when US-led forces arrived.
Afghanistan: 5 areas of concern after the US leaves The withdrawal of US and NATO forces from Afghanistan will have profound, direct effects on the country's security, economy, and society. Here are five areas that are likely to see an impact.
Expert Q&A: Who is Hafiz Saeed and why the $10 million bounty? For a clearer picture of who Mr. Saeed is, the Monitor talked with a noted scholar and author on the region.- Fantasy football fans: Do you know where your favorite apps are made?Last season鈥檚 popular Facebook fantasy football app was developed in Karachi, Pakistan, a city known more for its chronic ethnic and sectarian bloodshed than football.
Afghan policeman attacks colleagues, undermining cornerstone of US strategyThe officer was part of the Afghan Local Police, a key component of the US and NATO goal of readying Afghan forces to take over security.
Why India is trying to expand trade with IranThe creation of Pakistan cut India off from longstanding trade routes to Central Asia and beyond. India sees Iran as a way to reconnect, despite US sanctions.聽
