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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.
Uranium Exploration Stepped Up In India’s Northeast
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
India’s emphasis on uranium exploration assumes importance in the context of goals set by the government to harness non-fossil energy.
Sharif in China: How Are China-Pakistan Ties?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
For all the right statements and claims of the unbreakable, iron-clad relationship between Beijing and Islamabad, there was very little substance to Sharif’s trip.
Protests Against Sri Lankan President a Flop Show
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Low turnout at the protests indicates that Sri Lankans are giving the Ranil Wickremesinghe administration a chance to deliver.
Why Xiaomi Left India’s Fintech Market
By Hugh Harsono
The Chinese firm’s reduced Indian presence signals stronger domestic digital infrastructure protections in India.
Pakistan’s ex-PM Khan in Stable Condition After Shooting
By Munir Ahmed and Riazat Butt
One of Khan's supporters was killed and 13 others, including two lawmakers, were wounded in the attack.
Delhi Battles Dangerous Levels of Air Pollution
By Ashok Sharma and Shonal Ganguly
The air quality index in the capital was over 470, considered "severe" and more than 10 times the global safety threshold.
Officials: Pakistan’s Ex-PM Imran Khan Wounded in Gun Attack
By Munir Ahmed and Riazat Butt
The attack raises new concerns about growing political instability in Pakistan.
Sri Lankans Rally to Demand Release of 2 Protest Leaders
By Bharatha Mallawarachi
Rights groups say the military has sought to curb protests through intimidation, surveillance, and arbitrary arrests since Ranil Wickremesinghe became president in July.
Pakistani PM’s Visit to China Puts CPEC Back on Track
By Umair Jamal
The two sides agreed to launch the $10-billion high-speed Karachi-Peshawar rail project and President Xi promised Pakistan help in dealing with its financial crisis.
Political Parties Engage in Competitive Communal Politics in India
By Kavita Chowdhury
In a bid to win the support of Hindu voters, the Aam Aadmi Party is calling for pictures of Hindu deities on Indian currency notes.
SIGAR Accuses Treasury, State, USAID of Withholding Data on Afghanistan Spending
By Catherine Putz
Is there a difference between “reconstruction” spending and “humanitarian and development assistance”? The Biden administrations appears to think so.
Muslims Face Terror Charges in India’s Assam for Setting up Museum
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
The museum had on display items like agricultural and fishing equipment and attire that the Miya or Bengali-origin Muslim community identifies with.