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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.
June 01, 2020
Nepal Volunteers Become Local Heroes During Virus Pandemic
By Associated Press
Formed in the wake of Nepal’s devastating 2015 earthquake, the RNA-16 volunteer group has once more stepped up in a time of crisis.
May 29, 2020
Chinese Aggression Presents an Opportunity for India
By Niranjan Marjani
New Delhi should not miss the openings created by Beijing's aggression across a range of issues.
May 29, 2020
COVID-19 and Shrinking Press Freedom in India
By Bansari Kamdar
Amid the pandemic, India’s crackdown on press freedom continues unabated.
May 29, 2020
Virus, Heat Wave and Locusts Form Perfect Storm in India
By Associated Press
Scorching temperatures and rampaging locusts contribute to India’s woes on top of the pandemic.
May 28, 2020
Swarms of Desert Locusts Threaten India’s Summer Crops
By Associated Press
The locusts threaten food security in India.
May 28, 2020
Pakistan Plans Another COVID-19 Lockdown. Will It Work?
By Umair Jamal
Will Islamabad be able to bring the pandemic under control?
May 27, 2020
With Test Results Lost, an Afghan Family Fell to Virus
By Associated Press
A broken-down health system, slow government response and public attitudes have left Afghanistan deeply vulnerable to the global pandemic.
May 27, 2020
How India’s Elite Competition Poisoned the Internet
By Pallavi Shahi
Ever wonder why India has so many internet shutdowns? It’s because, to an increasing degree, online discourse is being used to incite real-world violence.
May 26, 2020
Afghanistan Has Another Power-Sharing Deal. Can This One Last?
By Hadia Haqparast
To avoid another political crisis in Afghanistan, we need to draw lessons from the National Unity Government (NUG).
May 26, 2020
India’s Leadership in the WHO: What To (and What Not To) Expect
By Roger C. Liu
How much India is willing to join hands with the West and further pressure China on COVID-19 can determine the course of events.
May 23, 2020
Pakistan Jet With 98 Aboard Crashes in Crowded Neighborhood
By Associated Press
The aircraft crashed in a residential area of Karachi.
May 23, 2020
COVID-19 Lockdown: India Needs Laws to Protect Domestic Workers
By Akanksha Khullar
The nationwide lockdown has aggravated the plight of domestic workers in India, and highlighted their lack of adequate rights.
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