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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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Ukraine and Pakistan Call for Restoring Black Sea Grain Deal After Talks in Islamabad

Ukraine and Pakistan Call for Restoring Black Sea Grain Deal After Talks in Islamabad

By Munir Ahmed
On Monday, Russia said it was pulling out of a 2022 deal that allowed grain to flow to countries in Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
Sri Lankan President’s Visit to India Signals Growing Economic and Energy Ties

Sri Lankan President’s Visit to India Signals Growing Economic and Energy Ties

By Krutika Pathi and Bharatha Mallawarachi
Agreements on connectivity, renewable energy and technology were signed during Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit.

India’s PM Modi Breaks 76-Day Silence Over Manipur Ethnic Violence

India’s PM Modi Breaks 76-Day Silence Over Manipur Ethnic Violence

By Sheikh Saaliq
His statement followed a viral video of a mob molesting women and came ahead of parliament’s monsoon session.

India Sets Sights on Home-mined Minerals to Boost its Clean Energy Plans

India Sets Sights on Home-mined Minerals to Boost its Clean Energy Plans

By Anupam Nath and Sibi Arasu
Chromium, used mostly as a coating to stop rust in steel and car parts, has been deemed necessary for India's transition to cleaner energy.

G20 Finance Chiefs End Meeting in India Without Consensus on the War in Ukraine

G20 Finance Chiefs End Meeting in India Without Consensus on the War in Ukraine

By Krutika Pathi
The meeting failed to issue a final communique. Host India issued an outcome document instead.
In Importing Russian Gas, Pakistan Treads a Fine Line

In Importing Russian Gas, Pakistan Treads a Fine Line

By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
In June 2023, Russia sent gas supplies to Pakistan through Uzbekistan and Afghanistan for the first time. But it may not be the start of a vibrant trade.

Dozens of Followers of Pakistan’s Imran Khan Quit His Party

Dozens of Followers of Pakistan’s Imran Khan Quit His Party

By Munir Ahmed
They have launched a new party called Tehreek-e-Insaf Parliamentarians ahead of elections.
Modi’s Silence Gets Starker as India’s Riot-ravaged Manipur State Gains Global Attention

Modi’s Silence Gets Starker as India’s Riot-ravaged Manipur State Gains Global Attention

By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
The European Parliament passed a resolution expressing concern over “divisive policies that promote Hindu majoritarianism” in Manipur, a rap on the knuckles of Modi’s BJP.

G-20 Finance Chiefs to Address Global Challenges Like Climate Change and Rising Debt

G-20 Finance Chiefs to Address Global Challenges Like Climate Change and Rising Debt

By Krutika Pathi
Amid rising indebtedness of low and middle-income countries, India, which is hosting the meeting, is keen to strengthen global development banks.

If India Has a Natural Ally, It’s Probably France

If India Has a Natural Ally, It’s Probably France

By Mohamed Zeeshan
As a middle power with a presence in the Indian Ocean, France has the right mix of strengths and weaknesses to be India's priority defense partner.

Mining Projects Face Security Threats in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province

Mining Projects Face Security Threats in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province

By Patrick Yeager
Baloch militant groups have increasingly targeted commerce, including mining trucks, traveling on local highways. 
India Launches a Lander and Rover to Explore the Moon’s South Pole

India Launches a Lander and Rover to Explore the Moon’s South Pole

By Aijaz Rahi and Ashok Sharma
A successful landing would make India the fourth country – after the United States, the Soviet Union, and China – to achieve the feat.

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