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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’s Great Firewall Against China Could Backfire
By Mohamed Zeeshan
The ban of Chinese media apps could do little to harm China, but much to dilute India's free society.
India’s Chinese App Ban Is Just the Beginning
By Pallavi Shahi
Across India, public pressure is growing to boycott and ban all things Chinese, from food to technology.
Why Can’t India End Police Brutality?
By Sumithra Prasanna
A horrifying case from Tamil Nadu once again demonstrates the lack of accountability for India’s police.
The Hidden Cost of Mining Coal in Assam
By StoriesAsia
What officials hid from public scrutiny about coal mining at the ‘Amazon of the East’
Galwanized Mood: How India’s Hindu Nationalists Have Reacted to the India-China Crisis
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The RSS’ mouthpieces spoke of Beijing in belligerent words, but did not admit failures or formally suggest any new policies to counter China.
Militants Attack Karachi Stock Exchange, Killing at Least 3
By Associated Press
The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack.
After a Pandemic Surge, Lockdown Returns to India’s Northeast
By StoriesAsia
The Indian state of Assam is resuming a lockdown amid concerns about the virus.
What Can India Offer Africa?
By Christian Kurzydlowski
Amid a growing rivalry with China, how can India set its African engagement strategy apart?
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Dubs Osama Bin Laden a ‘Martyr’: What Now?
By Umair Jamal
The statement brings to the fore uncomfortable truths.
Fighting Gender Inequality in India During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By M Niaz Asadullah and Kalyani Raghunathan
The pandemic will drive many women in India into poverty and food insecurity.
Why India and the United States Must Come Together
By Rupakjyoti Borah
India’s best bet in managing China is closer ties with the United States.
Pakistan Finds ‘Human Error’ in Deadly Karachi Plane Crash
By Associated Press
The crash, which killed 97 people, was the result of pilot error, according to Pakistan’s investigation.