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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.
India Noncommittal on the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
India’s tepid response to the PGII seems odd given Delhi’s opposition to the BRI, which the new G-7 initiative seeks to counter.
US and India Score Tactical Victories Vis-à-Vis China in Taiwan and Sri Lanka
By Rathindra Kuruwita
This could prompt China to fast-track plans to challenge the current rules-based international order.
India’s Latest Concerns With the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
India has raised objections to the possibility of China and Pakistan involving third countries in the CPEC.
Will Reform of Nepal’s Civil Aviation Authority Ever Take Off?
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
The country’s aviation safety and tourism sector will remain grounded so long as vested interests stand in the way of necessary legislation.
Officials: Pakistani Militant Leader Killed in Afghanistan
By Munir Ahmed
The death of Abdul Wali, also widely known as Omar Khalid Khurasani, deals a heavy blow to the Pakistani Taliban.
Wang Yi Describes Bangladesh as Strategic Development Partner
By Julhas Alam
During his visit to Dhaka, the Chinese foreign minister raised duty-free access of Bangladeshi products and services to Chinese markets.
Opportunity Opens Up For India to Regain Influence in South Asia
By Sameer Patil and Don McLain Gill
Back-to-back economic crises induced by Chinese investments raises questions about the effectiveness of China’s role as a development partner in the region.
India’s New Climate Target: Paris-Compliant, But Not Much More
By Tarun Gopalakrishnan
It remains ambitious on renewable energy expansion but moves away from its 2.5-billion-ton forest carbon sequestration target.
Al-Qaida-Affiliated Terrorists in India Found With Sophisticated Communication App
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Officials say that the Ansarullah Bangla Team activists were equipped with military-grade apps made abroad.
Bangladesh Tightens Its Belt as Forex Crisis Looms
By Shafi Md Mostofa
In addition to seeking a $4.5 billion loan from the IMF, the government is taking measures to cut down on foreign exchange spending.
Sri Lanka Leader Proposes 25-year Plan for Crisis-hit Nation
By Krishan Francis
Wickremesinghe said the government's aim is to create a surplus in the primary budget by the year 2025 and to bring down public debt.
Did Pakistan Help the US Take Out al-Zawahiri?
By Umair Jamal
If it did, Pakistan could see an improvement in its economic situation and relations with Washington.