Escalation before elections: Tensions in India, Pakistan and Nepal

Escalation before elections: Tensions in India, Pakistan and Nepal

India is preparing for upcoming national elections as tensions with Pakistan rise. A Guardian report confirms allegations of extrajudicial killings in Pakistan that were allegedly orchestrated by India. At the same time, Pakistan maintains close relations with Saudi Arabia, which has geopolitical implications. India's largest opposition party, struggling with internal problems, has been weighed down by confirmation of the detention of an opposition leader. The Maldives faces trade restrictions despite geopolitical tensions.

In Nepal there are voices of protest calling for a return to the monarchy in response to political unrest. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), are benefiting politically from the hard line on Pakistan, which is strengthened by the Guardian report. The opposition in India faces corruption allegations as India lifts export restrictions on the Maldives to strengthen economic partnership.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are strengthening their ties, with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to Saudi Arabia leading to investment commitments. In India, the Supreme Court has upheld the arrest of an opposition leader, shaping the political landscape ahead of elections. The geopolitical dynamics between India, Pakistan and surrounding countries are reflected in the upcoming elections.