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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.
Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan Again Signals its Street Power
By Niha Dagia
The banned far-right party has considerable support in politically significant Punjab.
Why Is the World Ignoring Repatriation of Rohingya Refugees?
By Asif Muztaba Hassan
Refugee camps in Bangladesh have become a source of business for vested interests.
India’s Congress Party Woos Women Voters in Uttar Pradesh
By Sudha Ramachandran
Will the strategy work in a state that is notorious for its patriarchy and misogyny?
From Exile, Afghanistan’s Fawzia Koofi Keeps Fighting
By Thalia Beaty
Koofi was part of a delegation of Afghan women visiting the U.N. to urge member states not to compromise on inclusion and equal rights in Afghanistan.
Storm Clouds Hang Over ‘All-Weather’ Sino-Pakistani Friendship
By Umair Jamal
Attacks on Chinese nationals working in CPEC projects in Pakistan have drawn China’s ire.
Over 180 People Killed After Heavy Rains in Nepal and India
By Associated Press
“The people of Nepal and India are sandwiched between the pandemic and worsening climate disasters, heavily impacting millions of lives and livelihoods.”
Are India and Pakistan Looking to Restart Cricket Diplomacy?
By Moazzam Ishaq
An invitation from India’s cricket head to his Pakistani counterpart could provide the opening for a thaw in the broader relationship.
India Hits 1 Billion Vaccine Doses
By Krutika Pathi
However, there is a huge gap between the numbers who have received one shot and those who are fully immunized.
Opportunities Open Up For Reset in US-India-Pakistan Relations
By Don McLain Gill
India can expect to maximize its relations with the U.S. without worrying about the Pakistan factor.
India’s Turn Toward Armenia
By Lilit Hayrapetyan
What is behind India's recent outreach to Armenia, including the first-ever visit by an Indian foreign minister?
Taliban Agree to New Polio Vaccination Across Afghanistan
By Rahim Faiez
Their reported agreement now seems aimed at showing the world they are willing to cooperate with international agencies.
Wave of Killings Triggers Memories of Dark Past in Kashmir
By Aijaz Hussain
The targeted killing of religious minorities has evoked panic among the masses.