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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.
Who Will Win the India-China Railway Race in Nepal?
By Biswas Baral
Sino-Indian rivalry expands to Nepal’s railway system.
Chabahar Port: A Step Toward Connectivity for India and Afghanistan
By Khesraw Omid Farooq
For India and Afghanistan, Chabahar holds great promise.
What Is Wrong With India’s GDP Numbers?
By K.S. Venkatachalam
A recent paper sparked heated debate over the accuracy of India’s GDP growth figures.
In Northeast India, Economic Liberalization and Mental Illness Collide
By Parul Abrol
Mental health issues abound in India’s northeastern cultural capital.
Taliban Bombing Kills 6, Wounds Scores in Downtown Kabul
By Amir Shah and Kathy Gannon
The attacks represent an escalation amid ongoing U.S. talks with the Taliban.
The Story of India’s Many Scripts
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
While India’s scripts are ancient, technology and modernity are changing their usage patterns.
How the Growing Gulf Crisis Impacts Pakistan
By Ammad Malik
As the specter of war looms once more over the Middle East, a wary Pakistan calls for restraint.
Is Huawei’s Offer One India Cannot Refuse?
By Aayush Mohanty
The beleaguered Chinese tech giant has offered India a “no-backdoor” agreement, but can New Delhi take it at face value?
Will Pakistan’s Khan Go After an Opposition Adrift?
By Umair Jamal
Will Prime Minister Imran Khan go after an indecisive opposition?
India at the 2019 G20 Summit: Priorities and Challenges
By Harsh V. Pant
Amid global disarray, India has an opportunity to make its presence felt.
Ghani’s Visit to Pakistan: Questions to Answer
By Halimullah Kousary
The Afghan president is visiting Islamabad with renewed hope but also caution.
Pompeo Optimistic About Peace in Brief Visit to Afghanistan En Route to Asia
By Catherine Putz
Talking with the Taliban remains critical, but Pompeo’s optimism seems ungrounded,