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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.
Muslims Politicians Resign Top Sri Lankan Government Posts Amid Terror Probe
By Krishan Francis
Eleven Muslim politicians resigned their posts.
The India-France Security Partnership in the Indo-Pacific: Next Steps
By Abhijnan Rej
The India-France security relationship has space left to grow.
S. Jaishankar: The Right Man for the Job at India’s External Affairs Ministry
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The choice shows the preference for policy over politics and signals New Delhi’s concern with U.S.-China rivalry.
US-India Ties Under Modi 2.0: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
By Aman Thakker
The relationship between the United States and India will broadly remain strong, but challenges remain.
Under Pressure in the West, Huawei Looks to South Asia
By Sabena Siddiqui
China's Huawei may be on the backfoot in the West, but South Asia remains a massive, ripe, market.
Malala’s Father: ‘I Did Not Clip Her Wings’
By Daud Khattak
In a new book, Ziauddin Yousafzai recounts his struggle to challenge discrimination against girls and women in Pakistan.
Is Pakistan’s Opposition Capable of Mass Mobilization When Necessary?
By Umair Jamal
Is Pakistan's opposition united and organized enough?
What Happened to the Afghan-Led, Afghan-Owned Peace Talks?
By Monish Tourangbam and Nandita Palrecha
Talks continue without Kabul; meanwhile, the Afghan government struggles with questions of legitimacy at the top.
Indian Army to Recruit Women as Military Police: A Cause for Celebration?
By Akanksha Khullar
The small step forward highlights just how far women have to go to achieve gender parity in the Indian armed forces.
Deaths Rise on Mount Everest as Nepal Issues Additional Permits
By Upendra Man Singh, Binaj Gurubacharya, and Emily Schmall
One of the world’s most perilous climbs is growing overcrowded, with deadly results.
Zakir Musa and Kashmir: Beyond Al-Qaeda
By Adnan Bhat
Who was Zakir Musa?
Why Should Pakistan and India Revive Back-Channel Diplomacy?
By Umair Jamal
Does either country have much to gain from a return to talks?