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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.
Renewed Sectarian Tensions Risk Radicalizing Crisis-hit Pakistan
By Liam Gibson
Radicalization of the historically moderate Barelvi sub-sect and rapid growth of the local Islamic State chapter could trigger a new wave of inter-communal violence.
Power Back in Bangladesh After Grid Failure Causes Blackout
By Associated Press
Bangladesh's recent impressive economic growth has been threatened by power shortages.
Sri Lanka’s IMF Saga
By Soumya Bhowmick
Once again, the country is forced to seek a bailout from the IMF – with all the costs and benefits that entails.
Death Toll in Last Week’s Kabul School Blast Climbs to 52
By Fazel Rahman Faizi
The blast was one of the bloodiest attacks since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan more than a year ago.
On Clay Feet: Political Bonhomie Won’t Save India-Russia Trade
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The future of Indo-Russian trade depends on the advancement of their economies, not political divides.
Students Killed in Attack on Education Center in Kabul’s Hazara Neighborhood
By Catherine Putz
Another tragedy in the largely Hazara Dashti Barchi neighborhood. Another tragedy for Afghanistan’s women.
A Combative India is Hitting Back Abroad
By Mohamed Zeeshan
Irked over Canada allowing a referendum on Khalistan to take place, India hit back with a travel advisory cautioning against increasing hate crimes in Canada.
Virus Kills 100,000 Cattle in India, Threatens Livelihoods
By Aniruddha Ghosal
The country’s vast hinterland is now punctuated by mass graves of cows, another blow to India's already battered farmers.
India’s Supreme Court Gives Equal Abortion Access to All Women
By Bhumika Saraswati
All women, regardless of marital status, can now obtain abortions up to 24 weeks into their pregnancies.
India Initiates Measures to Tackle Floods From Glacial Lake Outbursts in Himalayas
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Several Indian states are vulnerable to glacial lake outbursts as there are 9,575 glaciers in the Himalayan region contiguous to the country.
Bangladesh’s Hilsa Fish Diplomacy
By Prarthana Sen
Every year, India’s Durga Puja festivities see a surge in demand for the fish from Bangladesh.
India Bans Muslim Group for Alleged Terrorist Activities
By Ashok Sharma
The government claims that the Popular Front of India is funding terrorism, providing arms training to supporters, and radicalizing people for anti-India activities.