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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 and Pakistan: More of the Same Ahead?
By Ameya Pratap Singh
Whether the February 25 recommitment to a ceasefire by both sides yields lasting peace remains to be seen.
300 Activists Rally in Bangladesh to Denounce Writer’s Death in Prison
By Associated Press
Mushtaq Ahmed’s death has become a rallying point for renewed criticism of a controversial digital security law.
Nepal’s Supreme Court Rules to Reinstate Parliament, Adding Twist to Tale
By Sudha Ramachandran
Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s hold on his office is anybody’s guess now.
Focused US-Pakistan Engagement Is Better for Pakistan’s Economic Future
By Shezad Lakhani
Issue de-linkage is the need of the hour when it comes to Islamabad-Washington relations.
India Introduces New Rules to Regulate Online Content
By Associated Press
The new regulations would require social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to swiftly erase content authorities deem unlawful.
Jaishankar Reaches Out to Delhi’s Indian Ocean Partners
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar paid recent visits to the Maldives and Mauritius.
After Supreme Court Ruling, Thousands Celebrate Reinstatement of Nepal’s Parliament
By Associated Press
The prime minister’s decision to dissolve the legislature has been overturned by the court after months of mass protests.
Imran Khan’s Sri Lanka Visit: Progress Amid Constraints
By Umair Jamal
Colombo has offered Khan a symbolically warm welcome but not afforded him opportunities to raise concerns about India -- or Sri Lanka’s Muslim minority.
Indian Businesses Need to Take Action on the Myanmar Coup
By Angshuman Choudhury
Indian companies must suspend all commercial relationships with the Myanmar military.
Gateway to India’s Northeast Faces Danger of Elephant Invasion
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Rampant illegal encroachment of land along with depleting forest cover has led to a perilous situation in Guwahati.
What Has the US Learned About Supporting Afghanistan’s Women?
By Catherine Putz
Firstly, the country's cultural context cannot be ignored.
India Sees New Lockdowns as Coronavirus Cases Rise Again
By Associated Press
The spike has been most pronounced in the western state of Maharashtra.