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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.
Germany’s Pivot to India
By Muhammad Murad
For both geopolitical and geoeconomic reasons, Germany has a growing interest in India.
100 Years of the Discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization: How It Shaped Indian Politics
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Harappa has proved to be a hurdle before Hindu nationalists’ Vedic Aryan superiority theory.
Can Bangladesh’s Judiciary Get on the Right Track Under the Interim Government?
By Saqlain Rizve
Many are wondering whether the pattern of politicization in the judiciary is repeating, simply with a change in the direction of political bias.
India’s Canada Policy Is a Strategic Mistake
By Dr. Muqtedar Khan and Shivani Pandey
If there is no course correction, it might damage India’s international image, diminish its soft power, and create a rift with the Western powers.
Why Has China Halted Centuries-old Sino-Nepal Borderland Marriages?
By Birat Anupam
China has offered no explanation why it halted cross-border marriages between Nepali and Tibetan people living in border villages like Olangchung Gola.
Influence of Islamist Political Parties in Bangladesh’s Post-Revolution Era: Between Hype and Reality
By Shahadat Hossain
While Islamist political parties often form alliances with major parties for elections, new dynamics are emerging in the post-Hasina era.
The Caste Census Controversy in India
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The issue of a caste census is torn between the ideas of social justice and political correctness.
India-Germany Relations: A Unique Opportunity to Translate Intent Into Outcomes
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
India and Germany can become important poles of the new world order if they can channel their vision and build synergies in bilateral and multilateral forums.
India’s BJP Government Proposes Legislation to ‘Take Over’ Muslim Charitable Properties
By Kavita Chowdhury
Proposed amendments to the Wakf Act will increase government regulation of the composition and function of Wakf Boards, which administer these properties.
How to Better Protect Free Speech in Indian Cyberspace
By Nupur Chowdhury
Online platforms that operate in India need to be regulated to ensure free and fair elections and protect data privacy and free speech
The Many Obstacles in the Way of Sheikh Hasina’s Conviction
By Saqlain Rizve
While the former prime minister’s trial and conviction are legally possible, there are political, institutional and societal challenges.
Will the West Isolate New Delhi Amid the India-Canada Row?
By Rushali Saha
Given deep linkages in multifaceted directions, the derailment of India’s ties with Western countries would require geopolitical realignment, which seems unlikely at this stage.
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