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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.
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.
May 29, 2019
A Man on a Mission to Save India's Sparrows
By Avinash Giri and Vishal Arora
Sparrows are threatened with extinction. One lawyer from Uttar Pradesh is trying to prevent that.
May 22, 2019
How Developed Is Modi’s Model Village?
By Avinash Giri
Nagepur is one of the four villages Modi “adopted” under a new development scheme. How is it faring?
May 10, 2019
Do Indian Voters Know How Their Government Works?
By Vishal Arora
It seems few Indians are aware of the distinction between the roles of the central and state governments.
April 30, 2019
India Elections 2019: What Voters in ‘Modi’s’ Bishada Village Want
By StoriesAsia
The site of a deadly cow lynching incident has little to show for its fervent support of Modi.
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