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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.
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court: Dissolution of Parliament Unconstitutional
By Krishan Francis
The ongoing political crisis takes another twist.
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Understanding India’s Political Evolution
December 13, 2018
Understanding India’s Political Evolution
Recent assembly election results speak to the enduring strength of India’s democracy.
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Understanding India’s Political Evolution
Reserve Bank of India Governor's Resignation Spotlights the Modi Government’s Economic Mismanagement
December 13, 2018
Reserve Bank of India Governor's Resignation Spotlights the Modi Government’s Economic Mismanagement
From demonetization to GST to its relations with the RBI, the Modi government has an economic management problem.
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Reserve Bank of India Governor's Resignation Spotlights the Modi Government’s Economic Mismanagement
In Afghanistan, a Rushed Peace Will Be a Short Peace
December 13, 2018
In Afghanistan, a Rushed Peace Will Be a Short Peace
Afghans remain divided on the possibility of peace, and strongly fearful of the Taliban.
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In Afghanistan, a Rushed Peace Will Be a Short Peace
Stirred, Not Shaken: Making Sense of the BJP's Performance in India's Latest Assembly Elections
December 12, 2018
Stirred, Not Shaken: Making Sense of the BJP's Performance in India's Latest Assembly Elections
The BJP lost 3 important states, but it still remains the main contender for 2019’s national polls.
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Stirred, Not Shaken: Making Sense of the BJP's Performance in India's Latest Assembly Elections
Press Freedom Under Siege in Pakistan: Where to Next?
December 12, 2018
Press Freedom Under Siege in Pakistan: Where to Next?
Jibran Nasir on forced disappearances, press freedom, and Pakistan’s foreign policy.
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Press Freedom Under Siege in Pakistan: Where to Next?
The Asia-Pacific Summit 2018 and Civic Dissent in Nepal
December 11, 2018
The Asia-Pacific Summit 2018 and Civic Dissent in Nepal
Nepal’s communist government grapples with civic dissent.
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The Asia-Pacific Summit 2018 and Civic Dissent in Nepal
How the British Ascended in India 200 Years Ago
December 08, 2018
How the British Ascended in India 200 Years Ago
The British didn't come to South Asia and immediately become the predominant power.
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How the British Ascended in India 200 Years Ago
India’s Miracle Train: A Journey Like None Other
December 08, 2018
India’s Miracle Train: A Journey Like None Other
The world’s first hospital-on-rails has certainly been a monumental source of inspiration.
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India’s Miracle Train: A Journey Like None Other
How the Pakistani State Cracked Down on Tehreek-e-Labbaik
December 07, 2018
How the Pakistani State Cracked Down on Tehreek-e-Labbaik
How was Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) rounded up by the Pakistani state?
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How the Pakistani State Cracked Down on Tehreek-e-Labbaik
India’s Farmers March to the Hollow Halls of Parliament
December 06, 2018
India’s Farmers March to the Hollow Halls of Parliament
India's farmers have had enough and are making their voices heard in the nation's capital.
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India’s Farmers March to the Hollow Halls of Parliament
How Sri Lankans Are Resisting Rajapaksa's Soft Coup Attempt
December 05, 2018
How Sri Lankans Are Resisting Rajapaksa's Soft Coup Attempt
Even as the country's constitutional crisis persists, Mahinda Rajapaksa's base of support may be waning.
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How Sri Lankans Are Resisting Rajapaksa's Soft Coup Attempt
In December 2018, Two Important Neighborhood Relationships in the Spotlight for India
December 05, 2018
In December 2018, Two Important Neighborhood Relationships in the Spotlight for India
This month, India will have an opportunity to define a new era in its relations with Bhutan and the Maldives.
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In December 2018, Two Important Neighborhood Relationships in the Spotlight for India
Attack on the Chinese Consulate in Karachi: Not the First Nor the Last
December 04, 2018
Attack on the Chinese Consulate in Karachi: Not the First Nor the Last
To make sense of the attack, one has to dive into the complexities of Karachi itself.
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Attack on the Chinese Consulate in Karachi: Not the First Nor the Last
The Temple Guardians: Is India’ Ruling BJP Becoming More Conservative?
December 04, 2018
The Temple Guardians: Is India’ Ruling BJP Becoming More Conservative?
Bharatiya Janata Party balances two ideologies: nationalism and conservatism.
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The Temple Guardians: Is India’ Ruling BJP Becoming More Conservative?
Can Pakistan Bring Tehreek-e-Labbaik to Justice?
December 03, 2018
Can Pakistan Bring Tehreek-e-Labbaik to Justice?
What is driving Pakistan's crackdown on Khadim Rizvi's group?
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Can Pakistan Bring Tehreek-e-Labbaik to Justice?
India at the 2018 G20 Summit: Modi's Outreach
December 02, 2018
India at the 2018 G20 Summit: Modi's Outreach
Narendra Modi showed India's diplomatic nimbleness at the G20 summit.
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India at the 2018 G20 Summit: Modi's Outreach
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