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South Asia is a story of promise and peril where Asia’s conflicting forces of modernity and reaction meet head on. Home to a multitude of different cultures, ethnicities, and religions, The Diplomat's regional correspondents and experts will provide the insight you need to navigate one of the world's most consequential regions.

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Pakistan’s New Cabinet Indicates Military’s Influence

Pakistan’s New Cabinet Indicates Military’s Influence

By Umair Jamal
Key ministries have been assigned to those the establishment deems reliable.
Protests Drove Nepal’s King off the Throne 16 Years Ago. Now, Protests Are Trying to Bring Him Back

Protests Drove Nepal’s King off the Throne 16 Years Ago. Now, Protests Are Trying to Bring Him Back

By Binaj Gurubacharya
"Come back king, save the country. Long live our beloved king. We want a monarchy," the crowd chanted at a rally last month in Kathmandu.

Is India Finally Waking Up to a New Reality in Western Myanmar?

Is India Finally Waking Up to a New Reality in Western Myanmar?

By Angshuman Choudhury
An Indian delegation met a delegation of the Arakan Army recently. Does it signal a shift in India’s approach to Myanmar?

India Announces Rules to Implement a Citizenship Law That Excludes Muslims

India Announces Rules to Implement a Citizenship Law That Excludes Muslims

By Associated Press
Muslims fear that the Citizenship Amendment Act and the proposed National Register of Citizens will be used to marginalize them.

Pakistan’s X Restrictions Near 1-Month Mark, Despite Court Ruling

Pakistan’s X Restrictions Near 1-Month Mark, Despite Court Ruling

By Fareha Iqtidar Khan
The social media platform has been blocked in Pakistan for nearly a month, following the controversial general election.
Will Muslim Votes Matter in India’s Upcoming Elections?

Will Muslim Votes Matter in India’s Upcoming Elections?

By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
In previous elections, Muslim votes have tended to split among secular parties facilitating the BJP’s victory. Will that change?

Abused, Abandoned, Neglected: the Plight of India’s Older Women

Abused, Abandoned, Neglected: the Plight of India’s Older Women

By Deblina Dey
Restoring dignity in women’s labor can give older women the care and respect they deserve in late life.
India’s Maritime Power Projection in the Southwest Indian Ocean Gets a Boost

India’s Maritime Power Projection in the Southwest Indian Ocean Gets a Boost

By Sudha Ramachandran
An India-funded airstrip and jetty was inaugurated last week in Mauritius’ Agaléga island that will enhance its capacity to surveil and carry out military operations in the region.

Afghan Women and Girls’ Rights Stifled in the Shadow of International Indifference

Afghan Women and Girls’ Rights Stifled in the Shadow of International Indifference

By Smriti Singh
Over 50 decrees issued by the Taliban regime directly curtail their rights and bind them in a web of oppression.

India Looks to Step Up Security and Economic Cooperation With Japan, South Korea

India Looks to Step Up Security and Economic Cooperation With Japan, South Korea

By Mari Yamaguchi
Jaishankar’s trip to East Asia touched on similar themes in both Seoul and Tokyo.

Supply of Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans Dwindling

Supply of Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans Dwindling

By Catherine Putz
As the supply of SIVs dwindles, Congress’ present dysfunction all but ensures the program’s imminent collapse.
The India Factor in Sri Lanka’s Renewable Energy Sector

The India Factor in Sri Lanka’s Renewable Energy Sector

By Rathindra Kuruwita
A recent India-Sri Lanka agreement for constructing renewable energy systems in three islands off the Jaffna coast reaffirms India’s domination of the sector.

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