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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.
It's Time for Imran Khan to Patch Things Up With the United States
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan's domestic doldrums mean it needs the United States on its side.
Where Are India's Women Politicians?
By Bansari Kamdar
22 years since the initial proposal, the Women’s Reservation Bill remains out of reach.
India’s Relentless Movement to Save the Narmada River … And a People’s Livelihood
By Amit Sengupta
Protesters in India work to save a river—and a way of life.
Is Water Scarcity a Bigger Threat Than the Taliban in Afghanistan?
By Soraya Parwani
Water scarcity -- not war -- is a rising cause for displacement in Afghanistan.
Bangladesh Enacts New Law That Could Silence Dissenters
By Faisal Mahmud
The Digital Security Bill is quickly signed into law, despite criticisms from media groups.
Nepal Looks to a Porn Ban to Stem Violence Against Women
By Arun Budhathoki
The solution in Nepal fails to address the underlying problems.
Gwadar: Emerging Port City or Chinese Colony?
By Logan Pauley and Hamza Shad
Pakistan must take care that Gwadar doesn't become a Chinese “state within a state.”
Indian Refugee Policy and the Rohingyas
By Bansari Kamdar
In the balance between security, strategy, and humanity, humanity is losing.
International Court of Justice to Hold Public Hearing on Kulbhushan Jadhav Case
By Ankit Panda
Kulbhushan Jadhav's fate will be publicly deliberated by Indian and Pakistan lawyers before the ICJ.
Parliamentary Elections Loom in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
After more than three years of delays, Afghanistan's parliamentary polls are set for October 20.
What Lies Ahead for Pakistan at the IMF?
By Umair Jamal
What will another International Monetary Fund loan mean for Pakistan’s economy?
How India Influenced Southeast Asian Civilization
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Indian cultural influences in parts of Southeast Asia have long been apparent.