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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.
Child Sexual Abuse is Still a ‘Less Serious’ Offense in India
By Kavita Chowdhury
There is a need for sensitization of judges to child rights and child abuse. Courts need to ensure that victims are not re-traumatized.
India Arrests Prominent Kashmiri Rights Activist Under Anti-Terror Law
By Associated Press
Khurram Parvez has highlighted the culture of impunity and widespread rights abuses by Indian troops in the region.
Jobs Lost, Middle Class Afghans Slide Into Poverty, Hunger
By Lee Keath
In a matter of months, many stable, middle-class families have plummeted into desperation as Afghanistan's economy craters.
India’s Farmers Signal Lack of Trust in Modi Government
By Tarushi Aswani
Having reaped success in getting the government to roll back the farm laws, the protesting farmers are pushing for more.
IMF Deal With Pakistan Would Revive $6 Billion Bailout
By Munir Ahmed
Food prices have soared as a result of the Pakistani government implementing IMF conditions.
Pakistan’s Ruling Party Oblivious to People’s Economic Woes
By Niha Dagia
The unprecedented misery of Pakistani citizens is aggravated by the lack of sympathy from the government as it refuses to accept its contribution to record inflation.
Modi Bows to Protesting Farmers to Repeal Farm Laws
By Sheikh Saaliq
The announcement came ahead of key elections in states like Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.
Calls for Fencing the India-Myanmar Border Gather Steam Again
By Rajeev Bhattacharya
A deadly ambush of an Indian paramilitary convoy in Manipur by two separatist groups was reportedly planned and implemented from bases in Myanmar.
Police Detain Kin Seeking Bodies of Slain Kashmir Civilians
By Aijaz Hussain
Police say that the civilians died in the crossfire between government troops and rebels, but witnesses claim that the forces used them as human shields during the standoff.
COP26 Finds Its Scapegoats – India and China
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
The main story at the end of the climate change meet should have been the lack of ambition of the advanced nations and their non-fulfilment of climate finance pledges.
In Numbers: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
By Diplomat Risk Intelligence
A new DRI report situates the marquee Belt and Road Initiative project within the overall state of Pakistan’s economy.
Despite Mistrust, Afghan Shiites Seek Taliban Protection
By Lee Keath
Shiite Hazaras turning to Taliban for protection indicates how terrified the community is of the Islamic State group, which they say aims to exterminate them.