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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.
March 22, 2023
India Police Hunt Sikh Leader, Arrest Separatist Supporters
By Sheikh Saaliq and Krutika Pathi
Indian police say they have arrested over 150 supporters of Amritpal Singh, but the separatist leader himself remains at large.
March 22, 2023
In India, Kishida Papers Over the Cracks on Ukraine
By Mohamed Zeeshan
The Japanese leader did a fine job finding a way to talk about Ukraine without really talking about Ukraine.
March 22, 2023
Kishida’s India Trip: A Reiteration of Strong India-Japan Ties
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
India and Japan’s shared concerns about China are a key driver of their growing relationship.
March 21, 2023
In Afghanistan, Taliban Face a Growing Threat in ISKP
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
The Taliban are neither demonstrably capable of weakening ISKP, nor are they willing to accept any capacity enhancing external cooperation in this regard.
March 21, 2023
IMF to Assess Sri Lankan Governance as Part of $3 Billion Bailout
By Krishan Francis
The country has the dubious distinction of being the first Asian country to face scrutiny for corruption as part of a bailout program.
March 21, 2023
India’s Coming Battle Over Its Supreme Court
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
At the center of the looming showdown between the apex court and parliament is the collegium system of appointing judges.
March 21, 2023
China’s Role in the Iran-Saudi Deal May Not Be All That Bad for India
By Sajid Farid Shapoo
New Delhi needs to assess if China’s growing involvement in the Gulf is detrimental to its long-term security interests and the regional balance of power.
March 20, 2023
Why China Wants to Knock India off Its Russia-US High-Wire Act
By Neena Gopal
Russia and China are moving toward an alliance. Does India have the means to beat China at its own game with a counter-encirclement?
March 20, 2023
Same-Sex Marriage Will Cause ‘Complete Havoc,’ Says Indian Government
By Kavita Chowdhury
Gay relationships are legal in India. The government is now opposing the legalization of same-sex unions in the Supreme Court.
March 18, 2023
Why Is Japan’s Kishida Travelling to India?
By Srabani Roy Choudhury
Is the Japanese PM making up for his foreign minister’s absence at the G-20, or is there more to the trip?
March 16, 2023
Gwadar Coal Power Plant: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
By Haneea Isaad
The revival of the Gwadar power project based on imported coal could heighten Pakistan’s economic stress.
March 16, 2023
Garcetti Confirmed as India Ambassador After 20-month Fight
By Michael R. Blood, Mary Clare Jalonick and Chris Megerian
The vacancy in the ambassadorship had left a significant diplomatic gap for the Biden administration at a time of rising global tensions.
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