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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.
Pakistan Returns Captured Indian Pilot
By Zaheer Babar
It was a welcome move toward de-escalation, even as cross-border shellings continue.
High-Profile Helicopter Crash Draws Attention to Nepal’s Aviation Safety Problems
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
If Kathmandu wants to attract more tourists, it needs to take serious steps to improve its aviation safety record.
Beggar-Thy-Neighbor: The Effects of Revoking Pakistan’s MFN Status
By Ubaid Mushtaq
Trade is always a first casualty.
New Trends in Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Ties
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
Pakistan is drawing closer than ever to Saudi Arabia, with consequences for its relations with Iran.
Does the OIC Have a Role to Play in India-Pakistan Crises?
By Umair Jamal
Can the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) act as a crisis manager between India and Pakistan?
US-Taliban Talks: What's on the Agenda in Doha?
By Catherine Putz
This week's critical talks between the U.S. and the Taliban revolve around a two-item agenda.
What the Trump-Kim Summit Means for India
By Jagannath Panda
The wisdom of Delhi’s insistence on “dialogue diplomacy” with North Korea is finally being acknowledged.
International Court of Justice Rules UK Must End Administration of Chagos Islands
By Mike Corder
Britain had unlawfully carved up Mauritius, an international court has ruled.
2018: The Deadliest Year Yet for Afghan Civilians
By Kathy Gannon
According to the UN, last year saw the highest number of Afghan civilian deaths since it began recording in 2009.
Maggie Doyne on Empowering Women and Educating Children in Nepal
By Arun Budhathoki
Maggie Doyne, the co-founder and CEO of the BlinkNow foundation, speaks to The Diplomat.
A First: Afghan Shipment Heads to India Via Iran’s Chabahar Port
By Ankit Panda
Afghan goods came to India through Iran’s Chabahar port for the first time.
Depoliticizing South Asia’s Water Crisis
By Farwa Aamer and Jace White
National governments and regional policy makers must address the incessant politicization of water resource management in South Asia.