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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 the Pakistani Military Establishment Is Localizing Its Political Influence
By Umair Jamal
What do recent Senate elections in Pakistan tell us about the future of democracy in the country?
India’s Rising Stature as a Solar Power
By Chithra Purushothaman
New Delhi’s International Solar Alliance envisions a green future.
As Lenin Falls in Tripura, Farmers Unite, Keeping Revolutionary Zeal Alive in India
By Priyanka Borpujari
What do two events -- the fall of a statue of Lenin and a massive parade -- tell us about the future of Indian politics?
Fruitless or a Breakthrough? Making Sense of Ashraf Ghani's Peace Offer to the Taliban
By Yaqoob-ul Hassan
Is the Afghan president's bold gambit doomed to failure?
Is the Pakistani Judiciary Undermining Counterterrorism Efforts?
By Umair Jamal
What does it mean when Hafiz Saeed is allowed to walk free by the courts?
Why Was the Pakistani Prime Minister in Nepal?
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Pakistan and Nepal rarely exchange bilateral visits. This trip -- under the gaze of India and China -- has made waves.
Are US-Pakistan Relations Back on Track?
By Daud Khattak
A U.S. drone strike and bounty on Pakistani Taliban leaders signal renewed cooperation between the U.S. and Pakistan.
Macron and Modi: What France Can Do For India and What India Can Do For France
By Harsh V. Pant
France can be a valuable partner for India in shoring up a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
India’s Maritime Pivot to the East
By Joshy M. Paul
India can become a reliable and trusted partner for Southeast Asia and a counterweight to Chinese dominance.
Fresh Violence Threatens Sri Lanka's Reconciliation Process
By Sahar Khan
The Sri Lankan government must avoid appeasing hardliners and protect minorities to avoid squandering progress.
A Way Forward for Afghanistan After the 2nd Kabul Process Conference
By Samim Arif
Ashraf Ghani's offer to the Taliban has been repudiated. The problem remains across the border, in Pakistan.
Nepal’s Leadership in Transition
By Raunab Singh Khatri
With the old guard aging out, it’s time for Nepal to foster a new generation of future leaders.