Asia
Imran Khan in prison
What next for Pakistan?
The new government faces polarised politics, a faltering economy and terrorist threats
Holier than thou
The Islamic State’s branch in Afghanistan is at war with the world
The group which claimed responsibility for the Crocus City Hall attack is increasingly worrying
No country for critics?
Arvind Kejriwal’s imprisonment is a stain on India’s democracy
He is the first sitting chief minister in the country’s history to be arrested
Banyan
Vietnam’s head of state leaves under a cloud
Investors should worry about the state of the country’s politics
A series of unfortunate events
India throws another opposition leader in jail as elections loom
Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi’s chief minister, is hauled off 29 days before voting starts
Banyan
A string of setbacks for the junta in Myanmar presents an opportunity
Outside powers must not waste it
That’ll cost you
India’s election could be the world’s most expensive
Big Indian companies have been buying “electoral bonds”, mostly for Narendra Modi’s ruling party
East Asian dramas
Relations between Japan and South Korea are blossoming
But how long can the good times last?
Spooked
An Australian spy chief triggers a debate about China
Its intelligence agencies are concerned about complacency
Banyan
Pakistan’s generals look increasingly desperate
A fraudulent election may not keep Imran Khan’s fans at bay
Hydra-headed nukes
India is souping up its nuclear missiles
For the first time it has tested a missile with multiple warheads that can each hit different targets