Region: South Asia Pakistan – Revival of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi militant group will increase threat of attacks against religious minorities Extremism Terrorism
Region: South Asia Pakistan – Ruling coalition will remain in power until end of term in August Economy Stability
Region: South Asia India – Government warns of increased terrorism threat ahead of Republic Day on 26 January Extremism Terrorism
Region: South Asia Pakistan – Baloch insurgents will increase attacks against security forces and foreign interests in Q1 and Q2 Extremism Stability
Region: South Asia Bangladesh – Protests led by Bangladesh Nationalist Party will continue over coming months Economy Stability
Region: South Asia Afghanistan – Islamic State attacks will discourage comprehensive Chinese investment Economy Extremism Geopolitics
Region: South Asia Nepal – Ruling coalition will face major political challenge before end of term Geopolitics Stability
