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Two Rivals Clash: Understanding Kyrgyzstan’s Political Crisis
By Ankit Panda
What led to Kyrgyz special forces storming the compound of the country’s former president?
India’s Cultural and History Geography: The Deccan and Aryavarta
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India’s past helps explain its present.
North Korea Tests New Type of Short-Range Ballistic Missile
By Ankit Panda
North Korea’s short-range missile tests continue unabated as the U.S. and South Korea conduct military exercises.
North Korea: No Talks With South Korea Until Seoul Gives ‘Plausible Excuse’ For Joint Exercises
By Ankit Panda
The prospect of a return to inter-Korean diplomacy appears unlikely in August 2019.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: August 11, 2019, Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
How India’s Kashmir Move May Complicate Its Border Dispute With China
By Ankit Panda
The Indian government’s move will make border negotiations with China more difficult.
Kashmir After Article 370: Instability, Unrest, and Geopolitics
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Kashmir is about to enter a new era. What can the region expect?
Cleaning Kathmandu’s Air: Are Electric Vehicles the Answer?
By Arun Budhathoki
Can electric vehicles fix Kathmandu’s air pollution?
Playing the Right Hand: US Negotiations With the Taliban
By Jeff Smith
Washington needs to remain clear-eyed about its goals as it looks to exit Afghanistan.
Remembering Sushma Swaraj: An Indian Woman Leader for the Ages
By Akshobh Giridharadas
India’s most recent foreign minister will be remembered fondly.
Long Overdue: Why Ladakh’s New Status in India Should Be Welcomed
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Given its history and cultural and geographic distinctiveness, Ladakh’s new status is a welcome development.
Did Trump’s Kashmir Gaffe Push India’s Article 370 Timeline?
By Umair Jamal
The role of the United States in the ongoing Kashmir crisis isn’t well understood.