Gurjit Singh | Asean Is Key To Delhi's Indo-Pacific Strategy

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar attended Asean conferences in Manila in late July. India now uses these meetings as the diplomatic fulcrum of its Indo-Pacific engagement. Mr. Jaishankar said, "Asean is the centrepiece of a free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific." India also prioritises maritime security and resilient supply chains.

From Pajero culture to street protests: The struggle for accountability in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

The Pakistan government and protesters signed an agreement to end violent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Recent clashes killed eleven protesters and three policemen. The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee led these demonstrations. A communication blackout currently affects the region as the government urges people to return to dialogue.