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India's Supreme Court granted interim bail to opposition Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal through June 1, Hindustan Times reported on May 10.

India: Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Opposition Leader, Allowing Him To Campaign

Economics

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined new goals to increase farmers' incomes by 50% by 2030, Reuters reported on May 8.

India: Modi Formulates New Goals To Increase Farmers' Incomes

In the third phase of India's seven-phase general election, voters cast their ballots across 11 states for 93 seats in the Lok Sabha, or lower house of Parliament, AP reported on May 7.

India: Third Phase of General Election Begins Amid Low Voter Turnout

Canada

Military & Security

Canadian police on May 3 arrested and charged three Indian nationals for the June 2023 killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia and said they were investigating whether the men had ties to the Indian government, AP reported on May 4. 

Canada, India: Canada Arrests, Charges Three Indian Nationals for 2023 Murder of Sikh Separatist

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Australia

China

Japan

Philippines

Taiwan

U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said the U.S. military planned to conduct maintenance on six naval ships in international shipyards in fiscal year 2025 in preparation for wartime contingency repairs in the Indo-Pacific, the South China Morning Post reported on May 3.

U.S., Indo-Pacific: U.S. To Expand Overseas Ship Repair, Bolster Maritime Interoperability

Germany

France

United Kingdom

Italy

Energy

Environment, Science & Technology

Science & Technology

The Group of Seven's energy ministers agreed to phase out the use of coal in power generation "during the first half of (the) 2030s," according to a communique released on April 30.

Global: G7 Agrees To Phase Out Coal-Fired Power Generation by 2035

Cambodia

Indonesia

Malaysia

Myanmar

Singapore

Thailand

Vietnam

Bangladesh

Countries across South and Southeast Asia are issuing extreme heat warnings for at least the next three days, though likely longer, as the region grapples with an extended heat wave, portending health risks, business and school closures, and strained electric grids, VnExpress reported on April 29. 

Southeast Asia: Extreme Heat Wave Creates Health and Business Risks, Stresses Energy Grids

The second phase of elections for India's lower house, or Lok Sabha, took place in 88 constituencies and 13 states and union territories, The Economic Times reported on April 26. 

India: Voting Commences in Phase Two of Indian Lower House Elections

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A 3D rendering of Southeast Asia from space at night with city lights showing Southeast Asian cities in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.

U.S.-China Relations

In the Asia-Pacific, countries are increasingly pursuing complex networks of political, economic and defense ties as part of a burgeoning "multi-alignment" strategy that seeks to avoid U.S.-China strategic competition.

Examining 'Multi-Alignment' in the Asia-Pacific

Assessments

Bharatiya Janata Party flags on April 15 in the Indian city of Raipur. If India's ruling BJP party remains in power after the country's April 19-June 1 general election, policy continuity regarding efforts to increase employment, build infrastructure and implement controversial social policies nationally that trigger social unrest can be expected. 

If the ruling party in fact wins, policy continuity regarding employment, infrastructure and controversial social policies that trigger social unrest can be expected.

India's 2024 Elections Will Likely Generate Policy Continuity

Brazil

Colombia

Iran

Israel

Palestinian Territories

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) April 12 in Dausa, India.

Israel-Hamas Conflict

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The Weekly Rundown: Indian Elections, Scholz Goes to China

India's 2024 general elections, which will be held from April 19 to June 1, will likely result in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party retaining control of the government.

2024 Elections: India

Members of the Students Federation of India (SFI) protest against the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Chennai, India, on March 12, 2024. 

Social Issues

The implementation of the bill, which makes it easier for some non-Muslims to gain citizenship, will heighten political and religious tensions in the lead-up to India's April-May general ballot.

Ahead of Elections, India Enacts a Controversial Citizenship Law

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After weeks of election-related unrest, the situation in Bangladesh has stabilized, which will free the government to focus on securing investment and infrastructure deals with the U.S., India, Japan and China.

As the Dust Settles at Home, Bangladesh Turns Its Attention to Foreign Policy

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Farmers gather during a protest demanding minimum crop prices, near the Haryana-Punjab state border in the Indian village of Shambhu, located about 200 kilometers north of New Delhi, on Feb. 21, 2024. 

The protests will likely persist for weeks and potentially longer, creating significant disruptions and personal safety risks in and around New Delhi and other areas of northern India, while illustrating challenges to agricultural sector reform.

What To Make of the Renewed Farmers' Protests in India

Somalia

Yemen

A map of the waters off the coast of Somalia. A sustained resurgence in Somali piracy would put additional pressure on the global shipping industry, but its impact will likely be limited compared to that seen in the late 2000s.

A sustained resurgence in Somali piracy would put additional pressure on the global shipping industry, but its impact will likely be limited compared to that seen in the late 2000s.

The Implications of Resurging Pirate Attacks off Somalia's Coast

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (center) waves to reporters at the G20 summit venue in New Delhi, India, on Sept. 10, 2023. 

If Modi is re-elected later this year, India's rapid economic development will enable his government to direct financial resources and diplomatic efforts toward managing the country's complex security environment.

How Will India's Economic Growth Support Its Foreign Policy?

Pakistan

An Indian paramilitary trooper stands guard as Hindu devotees pray at the Shankaracharya temple in Srinagar on Jan. 22, 2024. 

As regional elections in Jammu and Kashmir grow near and the risks of protest and terrorist attacks increase, an eventual mass-casualty attack would risk triggering military escalation between India and Pakistan. 

Fresh Elections Could See Risks Reemerge in Jammu and Kashmir

People line up to view a statue of Rama, a Hindu deity, at the newly consecrated Ram Temple on Jan. 23, 2024, in Ayodhya, India. 

The inauguration of the historically charged Hindu temple is a major win for Modi's party, which had defended its construction for decades, and will likely help it secure another term in India's April-May general elections.

In India, the Ram Temple's Consecration Is Set to Boost Modi's Re-Election Bid

Angola

Cabo Verde

Cote d'Ivoire

Nigeria

Europe

Russia

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) meets with French President Emmanuel Macron on Dec. 1, 2023, in Dubai.

The Weekly Rundown: Blinken Visits Africa, Macron Visits India

<p>India is endowed with favorable geographic barriers. Surrounded by oceans on three sides and the formidable Himalayan Mountains to the north, what is now modern India has been free of outside interference for much of its long history. Its large geographic size and population, coupled with weaker peripheral nations on much of its boundaries, have allowed India to become the dominant force in South Asia. Home to the world&rsquo;s second-largest population, India&rsquo;s 1.3 billion people are spread out across the peninsular nation, from the foothills of the Himalayas to the tropical south. India&rsquo;s population core is settled along the Ganges river basin, a densely populated swath of fertile land that extends across the northern Himalayan border. India&rsquo;s primary geographic challenge comes from a lack of strong internal boundaries. Modern-day India struggles to rectify the ambitions of a relatively weak national government that competes with the prerogatives of strong, diverse states &mdash; a legacy of a long history of domestic infighting between various dynasties uninhibited by mountains or other defining geography. A similar lack of defining geography still plagues India&rsquo;s northwest border. Waves of Greek, Persian, and Mongols invaded, culminating in the Mughal Empire, which united much of the subcontinent prior to British conquest. The northwestern border still poses national security risks, due to ongoing disputes with Pakistan. But rising domestic consumption means India is increasingly dependent on imported goods from distant suppliers. Surrounded by water or impassable mountains, New Delhi now faces the additional task of developing naval capabilities to secure its critical supply routes, risking maritime tensions with China in the broader Indo-Pacific basin.</p>

SITUATION REPORTS

India: Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Opposition Leader, Allowing Him To Campaign

India: Modi Formulates New Goals To Increase Farmers' Incomes

India: Third Phase of General Election Begins Amid Low Voter Turnout

Canada, India: Canada Arrests, Charges Three Indian Nationals for 2023 Murder of Sikh Separatist

U.S., Indo-Pacific: U.S. To Expand Overseas Ship Repair, Bolster Maritime Interoperability

Global: G7 Agrees To Phase Out Coal-Fired Power Generation by 2035

Southeast Asia: Extreme Heat Wave Creates Health and Business Risks, Stresses Energy Grids

India: Voting Commences in Phase Two of Indian Lower House Elections

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