Pakistan
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Asia
A White House love-in for Pakistan’s big man outrages India
It comes after Donald Trump ditched a meeting with Narendra Modi
Asia
Chinese weapons gave Pakistan a new edge against India
America and its allies are now scrambling for details
Asia
Why India is annoyed by its ceasefire with Pakistan
America’s intervention irked India’s leadership and many of its people
By Invitation
Tanvi Madan on the geopolitical shifts revealed by the India-Pakistan crisis
Russia is less visible, the Gulf more so, and America and China are rethinking their traditional roles
Asia
A nerve-racking ceasefire holds between India and Pakistan—for now
Tensions will simmer even as they step back from full-blown war
Leaders
Luck stands between de-escalation and disaster for India and Pakistan
Sooner or later, the luck will run out
Asia
Can India and Pakistan control a new cycle of escalation?
India’s missile strike was the largest aerial attack on Pakistan in 50 years
The Economist explains
Why are India and Pakistan fighting over water?
After terror attacks India has suspended a water-sharing treaty
Asia
India and Pakistan are bracing for a military clash
This one could be riskier than their last major crisis in 2019