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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.
India’s Evolving Linguistic Landscape: Beyond Hindi
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Even as Hindi grows in India, other languages thrive.
Imran Khan's Victory in Pakistan: An Outcome Foretold
By Harsh V. Pant
How will India manage a Pakistan led by Imran Khan?
Alwar Lynching: Cow Vigilantes Strike Again in India
By Nazneen Mohsina
Members of the BJP have long tacitly endorsed acts of violence against India’s minority communities, especially Muslims.
How Will a Prime Minister Imran Khan Steer Pakistani Foreign Policy?
By Umair Jamal
Imran Khan wins ‘big’ in Pakistan, but can he implement his ‘big’ ideas on foreign policy?
The Biggest Challenge for Pakistan’s Next Prime Minister
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
As premier, Imran Khan’s greatest challenge will be detaching himself from the Army’s strings.
US Seeks New Talks With Taliban in an Attempt to Explore Afghan Peace
By Ankit Panda
A senior U.S. State Department official visited Doha to seek out talks with the Taliban.
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Visits Bhutan in First High-Level Interaction Since the 2017 Doklam Standoff
By Ankit Panda
China's vice foreign minister made a rare trip to Bhutan to discuss the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
Enough Is Enough: India Should Commit to Strategic Disinvestment of State-Owned Companies
By Aman Thakker
It's time for movement on public sector firm divestment.
Pakistan's Election: Unique for All the Wrong Reasons
By Daud Khattak
As Pakistanis head to the polls, the electoral exercise is overshadowed by a bevy of concerns.
Modi's African Outreach Picks Up in Rwanda, Uganda, and South Africa
By Harsh V. Pant
Is Africa large enough for India and China?
Judicial Malpractice Casts a Pall Over Pakistan's 2018 General Election
By Umair Jamal
Assessing alleged judicial malpractice ahead of Pakistan’s 2018 general election.
The Stakes in Pakistan's Election: Civil-Military Relations and Beyond
By Ankit Panda
Pakistanis gear up for a high-stakes election on Wednesday.