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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.
Rights Group: Taliban Unlawfully Killed 13 Ethnic Hazaras
By Dave Bryan and Samya Kullab
Eleven of the victims were members of the Afghan national security forces and two were civilians, among them a 17-year-old girl.
Should India Accept the Taliban’s Invitation?
By Sudha Ramachandran
Shutting down its educational and capacity building work among Afghans is simply not an option.
Is This Taliban Deja Vu?
By Catherine Putz
Expecting moderation from the Taliban and jumping on any signs of change: We’ve been here before.
Indian Town on Edge After 9 Die During Farm Protest
By Biswajeet Banerjee
Farmers and members of the ruling BJP were killed on Monday amid ongoing protests against agriculture laws.
Is Another ‘Friction Point’ Emerging Along the India-China Border?
By Sudha Ramachandran
Indian troops did not confront or push back Chinese soldiers who entered the Indian side of the disputed border at Barahoti.
Bangladesh Police Arrest Man in in Rohingya Leader’s Death
By Julhas Alam
An international advocate for Rohingya rights, Mohibullah, was fatally shot last week in Cox’s Bazar.
Rebooting India’s Foreign Ministry
By Pranay Ahluwalia
India’s foreign policy is increasingly ambitious. Can its foreign ministry keep up?
Sputnik Over Delhi: Production of Russian Vaccine Kicks Off in India
By Krzysztof Iwanek
India’s COVID-19 vaccine production reflects its critical global position. The country is manufacturing its own, plus European, American, and Russian, vaccines.
India Still Has an Opportunity With Vaccine Diplomacy
By Mohamed Zeeshan
Several countries that received Chinese vaccines are questioning its efficacy and pricing.
India Builds Strategic Tunnel Project in Kashmir
By Dar Yasin and Umer Meraj
The project will provide round the year connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh.
Why Are Some Pakistanis Celebrating the Taliban Takeover?
By Khurram Abbas and Zahid Shahab Ahmed
Three different segments of Pakistan's socio-political fabric are happy to see the Taliban retake power in Afghanistan – each for a different reason.
50 Years on, India’s Abortion Law Still Has Serious Gaps
By Debanjana Choudhuri
India’s laws allowing for medical termination of pregnancy are still neither inclusive nor progressive.