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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.
The Limits of India’s Urge to Boycott Chinese Brands
By Anubhav Roy
The reality of Indian manufacturing – and consumption – makes such a boycott unrealistic.
The US Crusade Against the ICC Dashes Afghan Dreams of Justice
By Sohrab Azad
For many victimized during the war, whether by the Taliban, the Afghan government, or U.S. forces, the ICC investigation was their last hope of redress.
Nepal’s Summer of Discontent
By Shraddha Pokharel
Young protesters in Nepal say “Enough is Enough” as the government struggles in its fight against COVID-19.
Addressing Race in India and Abroad: Colorism, Surveillance, and Reckoning With Police Impunity
By Bansari Kamdar
Indians abroad are weighing in whether to attend the Black Lives Matter protests in the U.S.
Amid a Pandemic, Pakistan Focuses on a Baloch Insurgency
By Umair Jamal
What do the recent attacks in Balochistan tell about Pakistan’s efforts to restore peace in the region?
Nepal Lawmakers OK Map Including Area Disputed With India
By Associated Press
Authorization of the new map comes amid growing tensions with India.
India’s Capital Crematoriums Overwhelmed With Virus Dead
By Associated Press
New Delhi’s surge in COVID-19 cases is quickly overwhelming funerary capacities around the city.
Iran and Pakistan: Placing Border Problems in Context
By Shahid Hussain
Pakistan and Iran always seem to end up on opposite sides of the table, but they continue to try and grow relations.
India’s Use of Lock-Ups During the COVID-19 Lockdown
By StoriesAsia
Under the cover of anti-pandemic measures, the Indian government continues to target its opponents.
‘Ticking Time Bomb’: Lack of Beds Slows Delhi’s Virus Fight
By Associated Press
The Indian capital is buckling under pressure from the pandemic.
Sri Lanka Cracks Down on Black Lives Matter Solidarity Protest
By Kalani Kumarasinghe
A protest against police brutality in the U.S. is met with police brutality in Colombo.
Does India Have a New Playbook for a New Afghanistan?
By Monish Tourangbam and Neha Dwivedi
India’s engagement with, or rather estrangement from, the Taliban is being debated more intensely.