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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 Upcoming Digital Tax: How Will Big Tech Cope?
By Rohan Seth
India comes to term with an internationalizing digital economy.
What Army Chief General Bajwa's Term Extension Means for Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
General Bajwa's extension likely means big things are in store.
Afghanistan Vows to Crush Militants After Deadly Wedding Attack by Islamic State
By Rahim Faiez
“We will take revenge for every civilian drop of blood,” President Ghani vowed as Kabul mourns 63 dead.
Will Modi Resume the Battle Against Corruption?
By Yifei Yan and Alfred M. Wu
It would be costly not to. So how can Modi 2.0 advance anti-corruption efforts?
What the Bifurcation of Jammu & Kashmir Tells Us About India’s China Strategy
By Samanvya Hooda
The Modi government has displayed a willingness to break from long-accepted norms in dealing with complex strategic issues.
Has Jamatul Mujahideen Bangladesh Put Down Roots in India’s Northeast?
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Transnational terror groups remain a challenge for India.
After Article 370, Will Transnational Terrorist Organizations Look to Kashmir for Permanent War?
By Umair Jamal
Transnational extremist groups may become the next reason for escalation between India and Pakistan.
Indian-Controlled Kashmir Under Strict Lockdown for 9th Day
By Aijaz Hussain
Kashmir remains under an unprecedented security crackdown 9 days after its special constitutional status was revoked.
India’s Cultural and History Geography: The Deccan and Aryavarta
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India’s past helps explain its present.
Afghanistan: A Region on Edge as Peace Talks Near the Finish Line
By Catherine Putz
U.S.-Taliban talks end without a deal, but tantalizingly close; Uzbekistan garners a rebuke for welcoming Taliban representatives.
What Did the Middle East Think of India’s Kashmir Change?
By Guy Burton
The response from the Muslim powers in the Middle East has been noticeably muted.
Cleaning Kathmandu’s Air: Are Electric Vehicles the Answer?
By Arun Budhathoki
Can electric vehicles fix Kathmandu’s air pollution?