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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.
Afghanistan Has Another Power-Sharing Deal. Can This One Last?
By Hadia Haqparast
To avoid another political crisis in Afghanistan, we need to draw lessons from the National Unity Government (NUG).
India’s Leadership in the WHO: What To (and What Not To) Expect
By Roger C. Liu
How much India is willing to join hands with the West and further pressure China on COVID-19 can determine the course of events.
Pakistan Jet With 98 Aboard Crashes in Crowded Neighborhood
By Associated Press
The aircraft crashed in a residential area of Karachi.
Understanding Pakistan’s Take on India-Taliban Talks
By Umair Jamal
Will Pakistan support India’s bid to establish ties with the Afghan Taliban?
COVID-19 Lockdown: India Needs Laws to Protect Domestic Workers
By Akanksha Khullar
The nationwide lockdown has aggravated the plight of domestic workers in India, and highlighted their lack of adequate rights.
India’s Northeast Hit By the African Swine Fever
By StoriesAsia
More than 14,000 pigs have died in Assam alone.
Amid Dispute With India, Nepal Publishes New Political Map: What Now?
By Brabim Karki
It’s time for India and Nepal to hold talks on the border issue.
Deadly Cyclone Amphan Cuts Destructive Path in India and Bangladesh
By Associated Press
Cyclone Amphan wreaked havoc across India’s western Bay of Bengal coast and Bangladesh.
Cyclone Amphan Batters India and Bangladesh Coasts, Millions Flee
By Associated Press
Cyclone Amphan struck the east coast of India and Bangladesh on Wednesday.
Walking the Tightrope: Privacy Risks in India’s Contact Tracing App
By Mohit Saini and Aakash Mehrotra
Created to fight the spread of COVID-19, India’s contact tracing app raises all kinds of privacy concerns.
Pakistan and Azerbaijan: Deepening a Mutually Beneficial Relationship
By Shahid Hussain
Azerbaijan and Pakistan share an enduring diplomatic relationship, though there are some challenges to the further development of relations.
India and Bangladesh Brace for Strong Cyclone
By Associated Press
The cyclone, with expected wind speeds in the 220-230 kilometers per hour range, is expected to make landfall on Wednesday.