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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.
Sri Lanka: Caught in an Indo-China ‘Great Game’?
By Shakthi De Silva
A blueprint for Sri Lanka’s foreign policy.
Pakistan’s Governance Changes Won’t Be Enough to Offer It Economic Salvation
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan is patching strategic problems with tactical solutions.
67 Reported Dead After Fire Ravages Old Dhaka
By Julhas Alam
A February 20 fire gutted the oldest section of the Bangladeshi capital, where safety regulations are often flouted.
Will This Man Be Afghanistan’s Next President?
By Tamim Asey
Mohammad Haneef Atmar could shape the future of Afghanistan and US engagement in the country.
Afghanistan Rebukes Pakistan Ambassador for Linking India and Taliban Talks
By Ankit Panda
Pakistan’s ambassador to Afghanistan implied ongoing tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad could spill over.
Top US, Maldives Diplomats Meet in Washington
By Ankit Panda
The meeting marks the highest-level interaction between the two countries since a change in government in Malé.
Former Maldives President Arrested Over Money Laundering
By Associated Press
The former president was taken into custody following weeks of investigation for corruption.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Warns India Against Military Response to Kashmir Bombing
By Munir Ahmed
If India takes action against Pakistan after last week’s bloody car bomb in Kashmir, Pakistan “will retaliate,” Khan says.
From Wuhan to Pulwama: What Remains the Same Between India and China Over Jaish-e-Mohammed
By Harsh V. Pant
China will continue to shield Pakistan, much like before.
After Pulwama: What Are India’s Retaliation Options?
By Joy Mitra
India’s options after Pulwama are various, each with their costs and benefits.
Understanding the Origins of the Pulwama Attack Inside Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Who benefits from the Pulwama attack?
India: The Next Green Growth Champion?
By Tim Steinecke
India could establish itself as a global leader in clean energy – if its government dares to think big.