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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.
Why India's Triple Talaq Debate Misses the Point
By Aftab Alam
Muslim women have far more pressing concerns. Why is this obscure practice gaining national attention?
Indian Netizens Say #NotInMyName After Spate of Lynchings
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Enough is enough, say many Indians after lynch mobs pursue beef-eaters.
Understanding the Coming India-Peru Free Trade Talks
By Binay Prasad
Free trade talks with Peru would be a positive step for India, but need to be put in perspective.
India’s Costly Embrace of Israel
By Rob Jenkins
India is importing not just weapons from Israel, but a paranoid political mindset as well.
Modi’s Passage to Israel
By Harsh V. Pant
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Israel will be historic.
India Gears Up for Historic Goods and Services Tax Implementation
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
All eyes are on the Modi government before the implementation of India's most consequential tax reform.
The Blueprint for China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Cooperation
By Ahmad Bilal Khalil
Some practical steps the three countries can take to boost trilateral cooperation.
What Syed Salahuddin’s 'Global Terrorist’ Designation Means for Pakistan
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The United States increasingly aligns with India's stance on militancy in Kashmir. How should Pakistan respond?
Pakistan: A Catch-22 in the India-US ‘Special’ Relationship
By Umair Jamal
How far can Trump push with Modi’s agenda of changing Pakistan’s security policy?
Mounting Religious Violence in Sri Lanka
By Taylor Dibbert
Violence against Muslims and Christians is cause for concern.
Modi Courts Trump With Flying Colors
By Harsh V. Pant
Once again, Modi proves his skeptics wrong.
Qatar-Gulf Crisis: Impact on Bangladesh
By Shakil Bin Mushtaq
How long can Dhaka remain silent on the crisis in the Gulf, where a significant population of Bangladeshi migrant workers reside?