The Wilson Center's Michael Kugelman says that for many Bangladeshis, a successful youth-led mass movement has shattered a long malaise and kindled a newfound optimism about the country's future.

While people power movements upend politics, they often fail to produce lasting democratic change. Bangladesh has a chance to be an exception — but it won't be easy. I explain why in this essay for @npr.org. Thanks for the opportunity to write, @nivincent.bsky.social! www.npr.org/2024/12/21/g...

Nepali Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli breaks with tradition in his fourth term by heading to Beijing before New Delhi.

Nepal prime minister Oli took a gamble by going to China this week, as he risked upsetting his coalition allies & key partner India. But it paid off, and now Nepal is one step closer to implementing the Belt and Road Initiative. This week for @foreignpolicy.com: foreignpolicy.com/2024/12/04/n...

Today at 2pm we host a timely online event on an overlooked topic: How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has impacted the geopolitics of Eurasia, including Central Asia’s ties w/South Asia. I’ll be speaking on how India & Pakistan fit into this. More info & RSVP link: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/geopol...