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Through the Lens: Life and Politics in Asia
Each week, The Diplomat's Vishal Arora travels around Asia to bring stories on politics, culture, and society, portraying different facets of life on the continent.
March 15, 2021
Violence Follows New ‘Anti-Conversion’ Law in India’s Madhya Pradesh
By Harshita Rathore
Fears rise among religious minorities, especially Christians, in Madhya Pradesh as violence spikes following a controversial new law.
August 19, 2020
Why India Lags Behind in Athletics
By StoriesAsia
Medal winning decathlete Ali Ansari has to work as a laborer just to afford to keep up his Olympic dream.
May 19, 2020
Distance Learning During the COVID-19 Lockdown in India
By Vishal Arora
An Indian tutor teaches from her balcony with kids sitting a floor below
April 30, 2020
Silent Victims of Sexual Abuse in Sri Lanka’s Trade Zones
By Vishal Arora
The majority of the workforce in the zones comprises of women, who continually face sexual harassment in their workplaces.
February 05, 2020
The Shrinking Space for Minorities and Dissent in Sri Lanka
By StoriesAsia
An interview with activist Ruki Fernando on Gotabaya’s presidency.
January 30, 2020
The Growing Islamism in Malaysia
By Vishal Arora
An interview with Eugene Yapp on Islamism and extremism in Malaysia.
January 30, 2020
Kashmiris’ Desperate Quest for Internet Access
By StoriesAsia
The internet has been partially restored in Kashmir after six months of misery.
January 23, 2020
Social Justice a Distant Dream for Nepal’s Dalits
By Vishal Arora
A Nepali MP shares her experiences as a low-caste woman.
December 03, 2019
From Myanmar to India: Refugees’ Lives Matter
By StoriesAsia
Myanmar’s Chin people in India.
September 04, 2019
A Day in Kashmir’s Epicenter of Resistance
By Vishal Arora
Scenes from the Soura area of Srinagar, Kashmir's epicenter of resistance.
August 06, 2019
What’s Up With Buddhist Persecution in Vietnam?
By Vishal Arora
Buddhists in Vietnam may not face violent attacks, but government restrictions on their faith are keenly felt.
August 01, 2019
What’s Up With Religious Freedom Worldwide?
By Vishal Arora
An overview from Nadine Maenza, vice chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.
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