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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.
Ecological Training Is Empowering India’s Tribal Women
By Parul Abrol
Training for tribal and nontribal forest-dwelling women in the Indian state of Odisha is making a difference.
Modi 2.0’s China Outreach: Interpreting the Early Signs
By Abhijnan Rej
Few observers in India picked up on the probable significance of Li Xi’s visit to the country.
What a US-Iran Face Off Means for Afghanistan
By Shoaib A. Rahim
Sanctions on Iran and the possibility of conflict are jeopardizing Kabul's long-term development plans.
Pakistan and the FATF: On Borrowed Time?
By Umair Jamal
What are Pakistan’s options at the FATF?
3 Scenarios for India-Pakistan Relations Under Modi 2.0
By Fahad Nabeel
Can India and Pakistan shift the balance from confrontation to cooperation?
Trash Mountain: Abandoned Tents Add to Detritus on Mt. Everest
By Binaj Gurubacharya
Along with overcrowding, Mt. Everest is being littered with tents and human waste.
India Must Keep Its Eye on the China Challenge in Modi’s Second Term
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
In Modi's second term, India needs to be pragmatic and cleareyed about the challenge that Beijing poses for its interests.
Modi 2.0 and the India-US Partnership: What Next?
By Monish Tourangbam and Radhey Tambi
Ahead of the Modi-Trump meeting at the G-20 and Pompeo’s visit to India, a serious task is set out for New Delhi.
US Exit Looms Over Afghanistan Peace Process
By Umair Jamal
With expectations of Washington’s exit, other domestic and international players are hedging and calibrating their positions accordingly.
Is Bangladesh Winning in the US-China Trade War?
By Anu Anwar
The implications for Bangladesh of the trade war are significant, if Dhaka can seize opportunities and avoid the pitfalls ahead.
Modi Regaining Lost Opportunities in the Maldives and Sri Lanka
By Shishir Upadhyaya
India is once again presented with an opportunity to expand its military influence in the region.
India and Brexit: How New Delhi Can Position Itself to Maximize Benefit
By Rohan Seth
How can India make the most of Brexit?