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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.
Tehran Comes Calling: India’s Iran Dilemma Grows Acute
By Harsh V. Pant
India has to make hard choices about its relationship with Iran—again.
Narendra Modi’s Radar Gaffe Reveals Dangerous, Clouded National Security Judgement
By Abhijnan Rej
The Indian prime minister’s recent “radar” gaffe is revealing of his leadership tendencies.
India in Afghanistan After the Soviet Withdrawal
By Avinandan Choudhury
India’s tough experience in post-1989 Afghanistan could hold lessons for weathering a U.S. troop withdrawal.
Sri Lanka Imposes Curfew, Blocks Social Media Amid Violence
By Bharatha Mallawarachi
The violence targeted Muslims in apparent retaliation for the Islamic State-claimed Easter Sunday attacks.
Challenges Ahead for Pakistan-India Relations After the Indian Elections
By Umair Jamal
The relationship between New Delhi and Islamabad will remain difficult.
Political Opportunism in India: Exploiting Islamophobia
By Nazneen Mohsina
The implications of the BJP’s burgeoning anti-Muslim rhetoric are grave.
Digitizing Nepal from Within the Himalayas
By Chan Jia Hao
Kathmandu has ambitions to boost its technological capabilities by leveraging cooperation with various partners.
What to Make of India’s Absence from the Second Belt and Road Forum ?
By Bansari Kamdar
It was no surprise that India skipped the forum, but what does it mean for the China-India relationship?
How Indo-US Development Cooperation Benefits the Entire Indo-Pacific Region
By Radhey Tambi
Dubbed triangular development cooperation, India and the U.S. partner to support programs in Asian and African nations.
Why Nepal Is Keenly Watching India Elections
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
The stakes for Nepal are high as India votes.
Modi Flexes Muscles in Kashmir to Woo India’s Hindu Voters
By Aijaz Hussain
The Indian prime minister plays the Kashmir card.
2 Arrested After Clash in Sri Lanka Town Hit by Easter Blast
By Eranga Jayawardena
On Sunday evening, mostly Catholic attackers stoned and vandalized Muslim-owned shops.