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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.
How Will COVID-19 Impact the BJP’s Electoral Chances?
By Aditi Dayal
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the political dynamics in India -- how much will it matter?
Some Traffic Returns to Roads as India Eases Virus Lockdown
By Associated Press
A gradual easing in parts of the country has allowed some activity to pick up.
Afghan President and Rival Announce Power-sharing Agreement
By Associated Press
Two months after Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah each declared themselves president, the rivals have arrived at a deal.
Union Against Unity: Labor Law Suspension Drives Rift Between India’s Government and Labor Unions
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Why is India’s ruling party’s own trade union protesting against the government’s policies?
US On Track to Pull Troops From Afghanistan Despite Turmoil
By Associated Press
Plans to push ahead with withdrawal remain unchanged, despite ongoing security challenges.
Post-War Sri Lanka: Fractured and Unjust for Tamils
By Visvajit Sriramrajan
More than a decade after the Mullivaikkal massacre, Tamils remain heavily discriminated against by a state that has yet to reckon with its violent past.
Nepal’s COVID-19 Struggle Continues Amid a Concerning Surge
By Brabim Karki
Kathmandu needs to calibrate its strategy to handle the pandemic.
India’s Big Test at the World Health Organization
By Mohamed Zeeshan
India gets to lead the WHO’s Executive Board at a political charged time, presenting challenges and opportunities.
Soldiers Shoot Man in Kashmir, Triggering Anti-India Clashes
By Associated Press
Hundreds of Kashmiris participated in the protests.
How Effective Is Pakistan’s Newly Established National Commission for Minorities?
By Umair Jamal
The new commission has serious limitations that it should recognize.
Militants Storm Maternity Clinic in Afghan Capital, Kill 14
By Associated Press
Police engaged in an hours-long shootout after militants stormed a maternity hospital in western Kabul.
What to Make of India and China’s Latest Border Clash
By Ameya Pratap Singh
More important than the latest spat are the structural factors that prevent a final resolution of the border issue.