Afghanistan analyst Candace Rondeaux believes that pre-election violence, corrupt candidates and electoral fraud in Afghanistan's parliamentary elections to be held on September 18, 2010 are more a certainty than the outcome of the polls.

Turkey’s reorientation offers opportunities for better ties with India

A stable army in Pakistan, whether back in the barracks or in the presidential palace, means peace with India.

Sri Lanka’s political trajectory is worrisome – it is assumed that economic development will blunt political aspirations and grievances. Civil and political rights are at best considered irrelevant.