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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.
Afghan Mineral Wealth: A Double-Edged Sword
By Wahidullah Azizi
Much of Afghanistan's hope hangs on its natural resources, but only if they can be exploited in a way that benefits Afghans.
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Ghani: Afghan Police, Army Death Toll Since 2015 at More Than 28,500
November 16, 2018
Ghani: Afghan Police, Army Death Toll Since 2015 at More Than 28,500
The high toll raises questions about the sustainability of government forces in Afghanistan.
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Ghani: Afghan Police, Army Death Toll Since 2015 at More Than 28,500
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium: Advancing India’s Interests in the IOR
November 15, 2018
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium: Advancing India’s Interests in the IOR
Eyes on IONS: Can the platform be India’s vehicle to realize its ambitions in the Indian Ocean Region?
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Indian Ocean Naval Symposium: Advancing India’s Interests in the IOR
Sri Lankan Lawmakers Pass No-Confidence Motion Against Rajapaksa
November 14, 2018
Sri Lankan Lawmakers Pass No-Confidence Motion Against Rajapaksa
The motion may intensify the ongoing constitutional crisis as Rajapaksa's supporters refuse to recognize its legitimacy.
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Sri Lankan Lawmakers Pass No-Confidence Motion Against Rajapaksa
Managed Instability: Iran, the Taliban, and Afghanistan
November 14, 2018
Managed Instability: Iran, the Taliban, and Afghanistan
Iran’s support for the Taliban is an effective way of retaliating against the United States, but there’s more to it.
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Managed Instability: Iran, the Taliban, and Afghanistan
The Afghanistan Conundrum: Russia’s Peace Plays and India’s Room for Maneuver
November 12, 2018
The Afghanistan Conundrum: Russia’s Peace Plays and India’s Room for Maneuver
Realities are changing in Afghanistan, and New Delhi must be nimble.
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The Afghanistan Conundrum: Russia’s Peace Plays and India’s Room for Maneuver
India and Iran: A Sanctioned Waiver Amid a Wave of Sanctions
November 09, 2018
India and Iran: A Sanctioned Waiver Amid a Wave of Sanctions
Partial exclusion from US sanctions gives India reasons to sigh with relief, but not to cheer.
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India and Iran: A Sanctioned Waiver Amid a Wave of Sanctions
After Khan's Visit, Pakistan Doubles Down on China Dependence
November 09, 2018
After Khan's Visit, Pakistan Doubles Down on China Dependence
Imran Khan's visit to China shows Pakistan remains dependent on its patron -- and will for the foreseeable future.
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After Khan's Visit, Pakistan Doubles Down on China Dependence
Iran’s Chabahar Port Scores an India- and Afghanistan-Inspired Sanctions Exemption
November 08, 2018
Iran’s Chabahar Port Scores an India- and Afghanistan-Inspired Sanctions Exemption
Given the port’s importance to India and Afghanistan, the U.S. has reportedly carved out a sanctions exception for Chabahar.
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Iran’s Chabahar Port Scores an India- and Afghanistan-Inspired Sanctions Exemption
The ‘Father of the Taliban’ Is Dead. What Does That Mean for the Afghan Peace Process?
November 08, 2018
The ‘Father of the Taliban’ Is Dead. What Does That Mean for the Afghan Peace Process?
How will Maulana Sami-ul-Haq’s murder impact the Afghan peace process?
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The ‘Father of the Taliban’ Is Dead. What Does That Mean for the Afghan Peace Process?
Nepal’s Emergence as a Cricketing Nation: Challenges Ahead
November 07, 2018
Nepal’s Emergence as a Cricketing Nation: Challenges Ahead
Nepal marches ahead as a cricketing nation, but challenges remain.
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Nepal’s Emergence as a Cricketing Nation: Challenges Ahead
Bangladesh and Myanmar Announce Pending Rohingya Repatriation
November 02, 2018
Bangladesh and Myanmar Announce Pending Rohingya Repatriation
Despite UN warnings, the two countries announced that the repatriation of Rohingya refugees would take place in mid-November.
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Bangladesh and Myanmar Announce Pending Rohingya Repatriation
Bhutan: The Mental State of the Happy Kingdom
November 02, 2018
Bhutan: The Mental State of the Happy Kingdom
In Bhutan, mental illness continues to be stigmatized and there is barely a national conversation on the issue.
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Bhutan: The Mental State of the Happy Kingdom
Greater Than the State Itself: Pakistan’s Everyday Extremists Take On Its Institutions
November 02, 2018
Greater Than the State Itself: Pakistan’s Everyday Extremists Take On Its Institutions
The case of Aasia Bibi should be a wake-up call to Pakistan’s ruling elite.
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Greater Than the State Itself: Pakistan’s Everyday Extremists Take On Its Institutions
Can BIMSTEC Finally Become Relevant?
November 02, 2018
Can BIMSTEC Finally Become Relevant?
After 20-plus years, the subregional grouping is having a moment. Will that momentum last?
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Can BIMSTEC Finally Become Relevant?
SIGAR's Advice on Afghanistan Advisers: Please Track and Train
November 02, 2018
SIGAR's Advice on Afghanistan Advisers: Please Track and Train
The Pentagon doesn't know how well its advisors are advising in part because it keeps moving the goalposts.
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SIGAR's Advice on Afghanistan Advisers: Please Track and Train
Powering the Powerless in Pakistan
November 02, 2018
Powering the Powerless in Pakistan
A roadmap to finally solving Pakistan’s energy crisis through “energy productivity.”
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Powering the Powerless in Pakistan
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