A look at high-profile politician assassinations across South Asia

The recent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump marks a rare event in U.S. history but shines light on a more common global phenomenon.

Political assassinations have long been a part of human history, often occurring in countries with limited political competition and strong polarization and fragmentation, according to research by the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point.

These conditions can lead to a decline in political legitimacy and increased violence, especially during elections and…