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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.

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Rohingya Repatriation Unlikely If It’s ‘Business as Usual’ in Global Politics

Rohingya Repatriation Unlikely If It’s ‘Business as Usual’ in Global Politics

By Asif Muztaba Hassan
If foreign companies continue to do business with the Myanmar junta, the latter will persist with its brutal offensives against Rohingya Muslims.
Drone Attacks on Military Installation Rattle India’s Security Establishment

Drone Attacks on Military Installation Rattle India’s Security Establishment

By Sudha Ramachandran
If a Pakistani hand is found behind the recent drone strikes, it could impact the nascent India-Pakistan peace process.

Imran Khan Has Normalized Prejudice in Pakistan

Imran Khan Has Normalized Prejudice in Pakistan

By Farahnaz Ispahani
Pakistan is already known for having little tolerance for its religious minorities. Khan and the PTI have aggravated the problem.

Will the Taliban Leadership Abandon Its Bases in Pakistan?

Will the Taliban Leadership Abandon Its Bases in Pakistan?

By Umair Jamal
In return for not hosting American bases on Pakistani soil, Islamabad wants the Afghan Taliban to rein in the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.

Nepal’s Supreme Court Flexes Its Muscles

Nepal’s Supreme Court Flexes Its Muscles

By Sambridh Ghimire
Institutional confrontation is heating up in Nepal, against the backdrop of an ongoing political crisis.
Role Reversal: The Indian National Congress Should Build Its Own RSS

Role Reversal: The Indian National Congress Should Build Its Own RSS

By Krzysztof Iwanek
To counter the ruling BJP, the Indian National Congress should take a page out of its book – and bolster its social engagement.

Drone Attacks on Indian Air Force Base in Jammu Underscore New Threat

Drone Attacks on Indian Air Force Base in Jammu Underscore New Threat

By Aijaz Hussain
This is the first time that drones have been used to target military installations in India.
Nepal’s Mountain Tourism Industry Is Struggling for Breath

Nepal’s Mountain Tourism Industry Is Struggling for Breath

By Arun Budhathoki
As COVID-19 cases sweep through Nepal’s mountain villages and base camps, expeditions have been called off, hitting the mountaineering and trekking industry hard.

New President of the Tibetan Exile Government Hopes to Resume Talks With China

New President of the Tibetan Exile Government Hopes to Resume Talks With China

By Ashwini Bhatia
Beijing should adopt a “middle way approach" that gives Tibetans autonomy, Penpa Tsering says.

Modi Meets Kashmir Leaders 1st Time After Altering Region

Modi Meets Kashmir Leaders 1st Time After Altering Region

By Aijaz Hussain
Experts say the meeting is meant to ward off mounting criticism at home and abroad.

Will Turkey Keep Providing Security for the Afghan Capital’s Airport?

Will Turkey Keep Providing Security for the Afghan Capital’s Airport?

By Catherine Putz
After NATO withdrawals, Ankara may continue to provide security for Hamid Karzai International Airport, but only if certain conditions are met.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan Blames Women for Sexual Violence

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan Blames Women for Sexual Violence

By Munir Ahmed
It was the second time in two months that Khan sparked outrage after suggesting that women's attire plays a role in provoking sexual violence against them.

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