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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.
Indian Police Arrest, Charge Firebrand TV Station Founder
By Associated Press
Arnab Goswami, known for his fiery TV commentary, was arrested by Mumbai police in connection with the 2018 deaths of an interior designer and his mother.
Hizbul Mujahideen Chief Killed – Again
By Sudha Ramachandran
The new militants leading the group have proven to be no match for India’s security forces.
Tens of Thousands in Bangladesh Protest Against France
By Associated Press
The public outcry over drawings of the Prophet Muhammad continues to grow, even as Bangladesh’s government remains silent.
Attack on Afghan University Leaves 19 Dead, 22 Wounded
By Associated Press
It was the second attack on an educational institution in Kabul in as many weeks.
India Does Not Follow ‘Arthashastra’ in Its Foreign Policy
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Some believe that Indians “must” follow Kautilya, but not that Western strategy must follow Machiavelli.
India’s Women Bear the Burden of Unpaid Work – With Costs to Themselves and the Economy
By Bansari Kamdar
The country’s first time use survey reveal disturbing patterns when it comes to women and daily paid work.
How India Dealt with Donald Trump
By Abhijnan Rej
India-U.S. relations have survived -- and in many cases, thrived over -- the past four years. Because, or despite, Trump?
India Stands With Macron – But Not For the Same Things
By Mohamed Zeeshan
New Delhi wants to divorce human rights advocacy from its fight against Islamist terrorism.
How India Can Breathe Better: The Case Against Coal
By Jenaina Irani
India can’t get a grip on its air pollution crisis until it begins a true transition to renewable energy.
Has Gilgit-Baltistan’s Election Made Pakistan’s Opposition Parties Relevant Again?
By Umair Jamal
The autonomous region is a powerful card in the hands of Pakistan’s opposition as it pushes against the Imran Khan government and the military establishment.
Controversial Movie About Cricket Legend Creates Dissatisfaction Among the Tamil Community
By Jeevethan Selvachandran
The Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan is perceived to be close to the Rajapaksa brothers despite being an ethnic Tamil.
Can the Past Be Prologue? India and Its Narratives
By Abhijnan Rej
A new book by a former Indian spy chief raises questions about how the world should see India – and how India should see itself.