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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.
Bomb Attack Near Israeli Embassy in New Delhi Raises Many Questions
By Abhijnan Rej
While fingers point to an Iranian involvement, Indian security services will find it difficult to cut through the fog of plausible deniability.
US Watchdog: Taliban Attacks Increased in Afghan Capital
By Associated Press
The report came as the Biden administration announced plans to reassess the peace agreement between the U.S. and the Taliban.
AIADMK and BJP Team Up to Fight Polls in Indian State of Tamil Nadu
By Sudha Ramachandran
The marriage of convenience comes amid visible signs of rift between the two.
Indian External Affairs Minister Speaks on US and China – With Varying Effect
By Abhijnan Rej
In two different recent speeches, S. Jaishankar, perhaps inadvertently, outlined how the Modi government views great powers.
Daniel Pearl’s Alleged Murderer Acquitted by Pakistan’s Supreme Court
By Umair Jamal
The Biden administration’s statement on the Omar Saeed Sheikh order suggests a more nuanced public approach to Pakistan.
Taliban Visit Moscow, Voice Hope US Will Honor Peace Deal
By Associated Press
Sher Mohammed Abbas Stanikzai, who led the Taliban delegation to Moscow, insisted that the Taliban have been abiding by the deal.
India’s Opposition Shuns Parliament, Backs Farmers’ Demands
By Associated Press
Sixteen opposition parties boycotted the president’s address to Parliament, expressing “full solidarity with the agitating farmers.”
A Brief History of Mangal Bagh
By Daud Khattak
Mangal Bagh, the leader of Lashkar-e-Islam (LeI), was recently killed in Afghanistan. Who was he?
Pakistan Court Orders Release of Man Accused in Daniel Pearl Killing
By Associated Press
The White House described the decision to release the U.S. journalist's alleged killer as "an affront to terrorism victims everywhere."
Ancient Treasure and a Modern Budget Battle in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
As the Afghan government and parliament battle over a budget, some aired concerns that Afghanistan’s greatest treasure trove would be looted.
Is India Living up to Its Constitution?
By Bansari Kamdar
While the Indian constitution, celebrated every year on January 26, has an enlightened, egalitarian outlook, contemporary India’s reality tells a different story.
New UN Report Airs Concerns About Human Rights in Sri Lanka
By Associated Press
The U.N.'s human rights chief says it is "time for international action to ensure justice for international crimes."