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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.
LEAP: A Catalyst for the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia IT Partnership
By Mustafa Bilal
This year’s LEAP showcased 74 Pakistani firms, underlining the trend of Pakistan’s increasing engagement with Saudi Arabia on IT.
In Eid Message, Taliban Leader Lashes out at Critics in the International Community
By Catherine Putz
“If anyone has any issues with us, we are open to resolving them, but we will never compromise on our principles or Islam,” Akhundzada said.
Modi Reopens Settled Dispute with Sri Lanka to Woo Tamil Voters
By Rathindra Kuruwita
India and Sri Lanka signed an agreement in 1974 recognizing Sri Lankan sovereignty over the tiny island of Katchatheevu.
Uttarakhand’s Civil Code Breeds an Indian Surveillance State
By Sadaf Javed and Reecha Das
Efforts to address social issues risk being co-opted for political gain or used to further divisive agendas.
India’s Long Road to Net-Zero
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
With ambitious targets, the green transition is a huge challenge for India.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Visits Saudi Arabia
By Umair Jamal
With some of kind stability restored in Pakistan, the Saudis seem more willing to implement past investment pledges.
How the Katchatheevu Island Controversy Impacts India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ Diplomacy
By Rushali Saha
Modi’s decision to revisit a sovereignty dispute resolved in the 1970s risks tearing a rift in ties with Sri Lanka.
BJP-led Alliance Likely to Sweep Elections in India’s Northeast
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Delimitation of electoral constituencies is expected to benefit the BJP in Assam.
Why India Might Want to Pursue Transnational Killings
By Mohamed Zeeshan
India increasingly evaluates its own power through its ability to flout global norms and get away with it.
This General Election Could Bring Changes Like No Other in India
By Ashutosh
Should the ruling BJP return to power with a massive number of seats, it is expected to change the Indian Constitution.
Icy Desert Ladakh Turns Up the Heat on Modi Ahead of Indian Elections
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
The loss of their grazing lands to Chinese incursions and Indian corporations has prompted Ladakhis to oppose the BJP government’s top-down governance model.
Modi’s Visit to Bhutan Amid Elections in India Raises Questions
By Sudha Ramachandran
His government appears apprehensive over a Bhutan-China deal that undermines Indian security.