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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.
Indefinite Hosting of Rohingya Refugees a Growing Concern for Bangladesh
By Indrajit Sharma
Since 2017, Bangladesh has hosted nearly 1.1 million Rohingya refugees in crowded camps that pose increasing challenges for the country.
10 Combatants Killed in Firefights Amid Rising Violence in Kashmir
By Aijaz Hussain
Indian soldiers shot dead a militant crossing the Line of Control into India, the first such incident since India and Pakistan agreed to reaffirm their 2003 ceasefire accord.
Biden Says U.S. War in Afghanistan Will End August 31
By Zeke Miller and Aamer Madhani
Biden said he didn't trust the Taliban but trusted the capacity of the Afghan military to defend the government.
India’s Modi Drops 12 Cabinet Ministers in Massive Reshuffle
By Ashok Sharma
The shake-up came as Modi's government faced increasing criticism for its handling of the pandemic.
Difficult Decisions Lie Ahead for Pakistan Amid US Withdrawal From Afghanistan
By Umair Jamal
The Pakistan military now believes that both the TTP and the Afghan Taliban are threats to the country’s national security.
Madrassa Sex Abuse Case Shocks Pakistan
By Allia Bukhari
More and more cases have been coming to light in the past years. Who will take on the country's powerful clerics?
Muslim Women in India ‘Auctioned’ Online Using GitHub
By Bansari Kamdar
Activists, artists and journalists found their names and photographs displayed on the site without their consent.
Decoding India’s Taliban Outreach
By Aishwaria Sonavane
Reports that India is engaged in talks with the Taliban indicate New Delhi's growing security concerns about Afghanistan.
US Left Afghan Airfield at Night, Didn’t Tell New Commander
By Kathy Gannon
Before the Afghan army could take control of the airfield, it was invaded by a small army of looters.
External Concerns are Driving Modi’s Kashmir Strategy
By Mohamed Zeeshan
New Delhi’s crackdown on Kashmir since August 2019 has turned the global spotlight on the human rights situation there.
Pakistan Says India was Behind Recent Bomb Blast in Lahore
By Zarar Khan
The explosion took place near the residence of Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed.
India’s COVID-19 Death Toll Tops 400,000; Experts Say It’s Higher
By Ashok Sharma
The Indian government says 2 billion doses could be available by December, but some are skeptical.