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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.
India’s Ruling BJP Releases Manifesto: Document Emphasizes Continuity in Foreign Policy
By Ankit Panda
The BJP’s new manifesto outlines a vision that is largely consistent with post-2014 trends in Indian foreign policy.
Six Letters Reveal the Anxieties of Kashmiri Youth Away From Home
By Arpita Singh and Tahira Noor Khan
Kashmiri youth all over India remain on edge as tensions after Pulwama continue to run high.
What Does India’s Strategic Community Perceive As the Country’s Largest Challenge?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Brookings’ Survey of India’s Strategic Community reveals a few interesting aspects of New Delhi’s foreign policy.
Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad and Amethi: What’s There to Lose?
By Pravin Prakash and Juhi Ahuja
What is the meaning of Rahul Gandhi's last minute move?
Why Is Zalmay Khalilzad Such a Controversial Figure in Afghanistan?
By Sayed Ziafatullah Saeedi
Khalilzad’s history is worth recounting, to give context to recent chafing at his tactics in pursuing peace.
Indian Foreign Policy After the Elections: All Eyes on China
By Harsh V. Pant
Whatever comes after India’s election, the role of China will loom large in Indian foreign policy.
Will China’s Plans for Gwadar Destroy Fishermen’s Livelihood?
By Mariyam Suleman
Development around the coastal city, the heart of CPEC, has local fishing communities worried for the future.
The Geopolitics of Sri Lanka’s Transitional Justice
By Ana Pararajasingham
Western countries are less interested in pressuring Sri Lanka now that Rajapaksa is no longer in charge.
Reviewing India’s Foreign Policy Toward Europe Under Narendra Modi
By Krzysztof Iwanek
France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Russia remain India’s four most important European partners.
Can Nepal Attract a Foreign Investment Windfall?
By Bhoj Raj Poudel
Nepal’s Investment Summit 2019 was promising, but serious challenges remain.
Rescuers Struggle to Reach Storm-Struck Area in Nepal as Death Toll Climbs
By Upendra Man Singh
A powerful rainstorm in Nepal has killed at least 28 people.
India’s Government Sets up for a Battle Over Indigenous Forest Land Rights
By Parul Abrol
The Indian government proposes a draconian forest law to take land away from indigenous people.