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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.
Will the Death Penalty Protect India’s Daughters From Rape?
By Priyanka Borpujari
Will more draconian punishment for rapists improve outcomes for Indian girls?
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Peace Springs in Taliban Heartland?
April 21, 2018
Peace Springs in Taliban Heartland?
The Taliban should heed a grassroots movement demanding an end to civilian casualties.
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Peace Springs in Taliban Heartland?
Why Elections Could Break the Afghan Peace Process or Fix It
April 20, 2018
Why Elections Could Break the Afghan Peace Process or Fix It
The planned elections could be a part of establishing peace but they pose significant risks as well.
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Why Elections Could Break the Afghan Peace Process or Fix It
Can Nawaz Sharif Make a Return to the Top in Pakistan?
April 20, 2018
Can Nawaz Sharif Make a Return to the Top in Pakistan?
What should former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif do to see his party win the next general election?
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Can Nawaz Sharif Make a Return to the Top in Pakistan?
Making Sense of India's Outreach to the Nordic States
April 19, 2018
Making Sense of India's Outreach to the Nordic States
Narendra Modi's trip to Sweden highlights the importance of an often-neglected region for India.
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Making Sense of India's Outreach to the Nordic States
Why Indian Lives Are Untouched by Artificial Intelligence
April 18, 2018
Why Indian Lives Are Untouched by Artificial Intelligence
Smart tools designed for Western societies are still largely irrelevant to denizens of the subcontinent.
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Why Indian Lives Are Untouched by Artificial Intelligence
Kabul’s Overture, the Taliban’s Dilemma, and the Way Out  
April 17, 2018
Kabul’s Overture, the Taliban’s Dilemma, and the Way Out  
It’s not surprising that the Taliban have not responded to Ghani’s peace offer.
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Kabul’s Overture, the Taliban’s Dilemma, and the Way Out  
India Learns That the Smallest Coffins Are Often the Heaviest
April 17, 2018
India Learns That the Smallest Coffins Are Often the Heaviest
What will it take for India to finally see its girls and women as human beings?
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India Learns That the Smallest Coffins Are Often the Heaviest
India and the Commonwealth: A New Beginning?
April 16, 2018
India and the Commonwealth: A New Beginning?
Can the Commonwealth allow India to show off its leadership credentials?
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India and the Commonwealth: A New Beginning?
The Time Is Finally Right for a Third Front in India
April 14, 2018
The Time Is Finally Right for a Third Front in India
The political landscape, marked by a shrinking Congress Party and invincible BJP, calls for a coalition of regional forces.
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The Time Is Finally Right for a Third Front in India
Overcoming India and Pakistan's Perpetual Standoff in Kashmir
April 13, 2018
Overcoming India and Pakistan's Perpetual Standoff in Kashmir
Increasing tensions between the two countries don’t augur well for the fragile South Asian peace.
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Overcoming India and Pakistan's Perpetual Standoff in Kashmir
India and China Reduce the Temperature Ahead of High-Level Meetings
April 12, 2018
India and China Reduce the Temperature Ahead of High-Level Meetings
The complex relationship between New Delhi and Beijing is returning to its pre-Doklam equilibrium.
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India and China Reduce the Temperature Ahead of High-Level Meetings
The Regional Fallout From Trump's Afghanistan Approach
April 11, 2018
The Regional Fallout From Trump's Afghanistan Approach
President Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy means tough times for Afghanistan.
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The Regional Fallout From Trump's Afghanistan Approach
Why Russia Exaggerates Islamic State's Presence in Afghanistan
April 10, 2018
Why Russia Exaggerates Islamic State's Presence in Afghanistan
The notion that the United States is facilitating the rise of ISIS in Afghanistan resonates powerfully within Russia.
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Why Russia Exaggerates Islamic State's Presence in Afghanistan
How Fake News Spreads in India
April 09, 2018
How Fake News Spreads in India
Clickbait, votes, WhatsApp journalism: Your primer on what really drives fake news in India.
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How Fake News Spreads in India
How the Indian Government Polices Journalists To Curb 'Fake News'
April 07, 2018
How the Indian Government Polices Journalists To Curb 'Fake News'
India's push to regulate "fake news" lays bare the poor state of press freedom in the country.
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How the Indian Government Polices Journalists To Curb 'Fake News'
Why Did Nehru Want the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations?
April 07, 2018
Why Did Nehru Want the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations?
What history tells us about India’s support for the PRC in the 1950s.
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Why Did Nehru Want the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations?
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