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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.
Mired in Poverty, Afghans Bring Their Children to Work
By Rahim Faiez
Despite billions in aid, Afghanistan remains trapped in poverty.
India’s Northeast On High Alert Against Japanese Encephalitis
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Regular flooding is sparking a public health crisis.
What’s Behind the Pakistani Prime Minister’s Public Address in Washington DC?
By Daud Khattak
Amid domestic and foreign pressures, Imran Khan is trying to send a message by addressing a crowd in the U.S. capital.
India Launches Chandrayaan 2 Moon Mission
By Ashok Sharma
The successful launch took place one week after an initial attempt was aborted.
What to Expect From the Khan-Trump Meeting
By Uzair Younus
Given their common traits, the U.S. and Pakistani leaders could develop a strong personal relationship.
ICJ Rules Pakistan Must Review Case of Convicted Indian Spy Jadhav
By K.S. Venkatachalam
The International Court of Justice agreed with India that Pakistan's treatment of Kulbhushan Jadhav violated the Vienna Convention.
Pakistan Arrests Suspected Mastermind of 2008 Mumbai Attacks
By Asim Tanveer
Why has Pakistan arrested Hafiz Saeed now?
What Did the Intra-Afghan Dialogue Accomplish?
By R. Maxwell Bone
The talks were a step in the right direction, but only the beginning of a long, fraught process.
High Tech Geopolitics: How Can India Combine Data and Regional Power?
By Rohan Seth
India should take the lead in driving BIMSTEC integration on data.
With the ICJ’s Verdict on Kulbhushan Jadhav Near, How Will India and Pakistan React?
By Umair Jamal
What will become of Kulbushan Jadhav’s case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
Heavy Rains Leave Scores Dead in Nepal, India, Bangladesh
By Binaj Gurubacharya
Flooding and landslides are proliferating amid heavy rainfall.
India Aborts Moon Mission Launch
By Emily Schmall
The Chandrayaan 2 mission was called off less than an hour before launch, due to a “technical snag.”