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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.
Once Again, Teesta River Issue Roils Bangladesh-India Relations
By Shafi Md Mostofa
India is planning two additional canals that will draw water from the transboundary river, impacting water flows to Bangladesh.
India Must Protect the 150 Million Women in the Informal Sector
By Swati Dey
From sexual harassment protections to childcare and social security, women in India’s informal sector are often left outside the scope of government policies.
The Progressive Decline of the Indian Parliament
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Its efficiency has gone down drastically since 2009, but the ruling party disrupting parliamentary proceedings in recent years is a new trend.
India Police Hunt Sikh Leader, Arrest Separatist Supporters
By Sheikh Saaliq and Krutika Pathi
Indian police say they have arrested over 150 supporters of Amritpal Singh, but the separatist leader himself remains at large.
In India, Kishida Papers Over the Cracks on Ukraine
By Mohamed Zeeshan
The Japanese leader did a fine job finding a way to talk about Ukraine without really talking about Ukraine.
Kishida’s India Trip: A Reiteration of Strong India-Japan Ties
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
India and Japan’s shared concerns about China are a key driver of their growing relationship.
In Afghanistan, Taliban Face a Growing Threat in ISKP
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
The Taliban are neither demonstrably capable of weakening ISKP, nor are they willing to accept any capacity enhancing external cooperation in this regard.
IMF to Assess Sri Lankan Governance as Part of $3 Billion Bailout
By Krishan Francis
The country has the dubious distinction of being the first Asian country to face scrutiny for corruption as part of a bailout program.
India’s Coming Battle Over Its Supreme Court
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
At the center of the looming showdown between the apex court and parliament is the collegium system of appointing judges.
China’s Role in the Iran-Saudi Deal May Not Be All That Bad for India
By Sajid Farid Shapoo
New Delhi needs to assess if China’s growing involvement in the Gulf is detrimental to its long-term security interests and the regional balance of power.
Why China Wants to Knock India off Its Russia-US High-Wire Act
By Neena Gopal
Russia and China are moving toward an alliance. Does India have the means to beat China at its own game with a counter-encirclement?
Same-Sex Marriage Will Cause ‘Complete Havoc,’ Says Indian Government
By Kavita Chowdhury
Gay relationships are legal in India. The government is now opposing the legalization of same-sex unions in the Supreme Court.