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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.
'One Last Time': The United States and Afghanistan-Pakistan Cooperation
By Umair Jamal
Is the U.S. going to try the same approach to Pakistan -- one last time?
Sri Lanka's Opportunities to Counter Youth Radicalization
By Anishka De Zylva
Counter-radicalization is an important issue, and greater international engagement is needed.
It's Time For India to Update Its Cybersecurity Policy
By Aman Thakker
India must update its cybersecurity policy to respond to growing threats in cyberspace.
Look West, Think Ahead: The Role of Renewables in India’s Energy Security
By Heather Byrne
The future of India’s energy security lies in diversifying its portfolio.
Competitive Federalism in Southern India: A Case Study of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
By Tridivesh Singh Maini and Mahitha S. Lingala
Telangana leads but Andhra Pradesh isn’t far behind.
Silencing Dissenters in India: Can the Media Fight Back?
By Priyanka Borpujari
Can the Indian media take on those who'd see dissenters -- like Gauri Lankesh -- silenced?
Can the House of Sharif Survive in Pakistan?
By Umair Jamal
Can Nawaz Sharif overcome a number of impending challenges that his political party faces?
Pakistan: The War Within
By Daud Khattak
The country's war with itself is becoming more and more visible each day.
India's Ambitious African Outreach
By Harsh V. Pant
A presidential visit underlines the continuing salience of Africa in India’s foreign policy matrix.
When Burma Was Still Part of British India
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
When Burma became Burma and India became India.
The Islamic State's Support Base in Pakistan Continues to Grow
By Umair Jamal
The Islamic State's flag emerges in Pakistan's capital. How serious is the threat?
Afghanistan, Terrorism, Maritime Security: US Defense Secretary Begins Inaugural Visit to India
By Ankit Panda
U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis is the most senior Trump administration official to visit India.