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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 the Modi Administration Is Hamstringing the Indian Economy
By Shezad Lakhani
Uncertainty and fear are sapping India’s economic potential.
India Takes Envoys From 15 Countries to Kashmir
By Associated Press
The visit was the first by New Delhi-based diplomats since India's reorganization of the region last year.
What Does India’s Transgender Community Want?
By StoriesAsia
A new law presents challenges for India's transgender communities.
The Ominous Costs of the US Strike on Qassem Solemani for Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan, too, will face consequences as a result of the U.S. decision to strike Gen. Soleimani.
Why Myanmar Should Matter to India
By Archana Atmakuri and Mustafa Izzuddin
Myanmar is only country that sits at the intersection of India’s “Neighborhood First” policy and “Act East” policy.
Protests Rage Across India After Prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University Comes Under Siege
By Bansari Kamdar
The violence at JNU has sustained nationwide protests in India.
Prominent Pakistani Writer Says Novel on Ex-Dictator Confiscated By Authorities
By Associated Press
Copies of Mohammed Hanif’s book on Ziaul Haq, a former military dictator of Pakistan, were reportedly confiscated.
Afghanistan Reacts to Soleimani’s Death
By Sayed Jalal Shajjan
How will the Iranian general’s assassination impact the ongoing U.S.-Taliban peace negotiations?
US Ambassador Leaves Kabul, Ends 2-Year Afghan Tenure
By Associated Press
The ambassador's departure comes as U.S. tensions with neighboring Iran have soared following a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad that killed Iran's top general.
Masked Attackers Beat Protesting Students at India’s Prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University
By Associated Press
Bystanders reported that New Delhi police stood by as the attackers beat students.
India and Nepal’s Slow-Motion Border Dispute
By Ishaal Zehra
Alleged Indian encroachment on Nepal’s border area is a persistent cause of tensions.
Qassem Soleimani’s Assassination: Lessons for India?
By Abhijnan Rej
Soleimani’s assassination puts us in uncharted strategic waters, with implications, based on interpreted lessons, for India and others.