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Russia, India Conclude Indra Navy 2018 Naval Exercise
By Ankit Panda
The exercise took place across two phases in the Bay of Bengal.
In Handling Meng Wanzhou, US and Canada Must Stand for the Rule of Law
By Ankit Panda
Why the U.S. needs to stand with Canada and set aside politics in the prosecution of Huawei’s CFO.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: December 16, 2018 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
India's Nuanced Middle East Policy
By Harsh V. Pant
The Modi government's recalibration of India's Middle East policy goes underappreciated.
5 Asian Elections to Pay Attention to in 2019
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Elections across the Asia-Pacific are set to make a difference in 2019.
The Problem With India’s Major Political Parties
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Do “big tent” politics hinder the efficacy of national political parties in India?
What a US-Iran War Means for Afghanistan and Uzbekistan
By Nicholas Trickett
U.S. coercive pressure on Iran works against Uzbekistan’s regional interests and the stability of Afghanistan.
Understanding India’s Political Evolution
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Recent assembly election results speak to the enduring strength of India’s democracy.
Reserve Bank of India Governor's Resignation Spotlights the Modi Government’s Economic Mismanagement
By Ankit Panda
From demonetization to GST to its relations with the RBI, the Modi government has an economic management problem.
Stirred, Not Shaken: Making Sense of the BJP's Performance in India's Latest Assembly Elections
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The BJP lost 3 important states, but it still remains the main contender for 2019’s national polls.
Press Freedom Under Siege in Pakistan: Where to Next?
By Hannan R. Hussain
Jibran Nasir on forced disappearances, press freedom, and Pakistan’s foreign policy.
India, Pakistan, and the Kartarpur Corridor
By Grant Wyeth
The Kartarpur Corridor may be a small initiative to create some goodwill and ease one pressure on both states.