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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.
How Pakistan's Struggling Economy Creates Opportunities for Imran Khan
By Umair Jamal
Imran Khan may have an opportunity that wasn't available to his predecessor.
Afghanistan's Presidential Race in Full Swing
By Ahmad Shah Katawazai
What's at stake as Afghanistan moves toward its next presidential election?
Sonia Gandhi’s Daughter Enters Indian Politics Ahead of 2019 General Elections
By Ashok Sharma
Yet another scion of the Nehru-Gandhi family enters politics.
India’s Trans Community Faces Continued Discrimination
By Priyanka Borpujari
A new bill puts India’s transgender population under the threat of severe discrimination.
India and South Africa: Adjusting to the New World
By Harsh V. Pant
The South African president’s slated arrival in New Delhi as the Republic Day chief guest presents an opportunity.
Pakistan and the Sea: Preserving the Marine Environment
By Syed Anwar-ul-Haq Gillani
As blue waters turn black, Pakistan can do more to halt the degradation of its marine environments.
Pakistan and Syria: Rebuilding a Fractured Relationship
By Ammad Malik
As the Arab World warms to Assad, how should Pakistan respond?
The Taliban’s Delusion Hampers Reconciliation
By Daud Khattak
Emboldened by foreign support, the Taliban continue to refuse talks with the Afghan government.
Freed by Court, Pakistani Christian Aasia Bibi Still a Prisoner
By Kathy Gannon
Bibi's hiding place is comfortable enough, but it's still a jail of sorts.
How Long Can India’s China Juggle Last?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
While New Delhi continues to walk a fine balance, its ability to sustain this approach remains to be seen.
Taliban Suicide Bomber Kills 4, Wounds Over 100 in Kabul
By Rahim Faiez
The Taliban's bloody terror campaign continues with an attack on a favorite target.
Why the Afghan Taliban Are Ready to Talk
By Umair Jamal
The Taliban has many reasons to seek talks with Afghanistan’s neighbors.