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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.
6 Major Takeaways From Indian PM Narendra Modi's First Summit With Donald Trump
By Ankit Panda
U.S.-India ties maintain their trajectory and momentum for now.
The 5 Wars in Afghanistan
By Abrar Ahmed
U.S. policymakers are oblivious to the fact that Afghanistan is home to not one but five distinct conflicts.
In Pakistan, a Bloody Farewell to Ramadan
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Twin attacks in Quetta and Parachinar killed over 80 and wounded hundreds.
When Modi Meets Trump: What's on the Agenda?
By Ankit Panda
Modi's top task will be to make sure that Trump understands why India should matter to the United States.
How CPEC Security Will Test the 'All-Weather Friendship' of China and Pakistan
By Abdur Rehman
If Pakistan can't ensure the safety of Chinese workers, it should expect a cold shoulder from Beijing.
If China Does Build a Naval Base in Pakistan, What Are the Risks for Islamabad?
By Umair Jamal
A Chinese naval base in Pakistan would present substantial risks.
India's Middle East Balancing Act
By Shafeeq Rahman
India must maintain diplomatic equilibrium between Israel and Arab states.
India's Real Migration Challenge Has Little to Do With Skilled Visas and the United States
By Sahana Kumar
Internal migratory trends within India deserve greater attention.
Fashion Faux Pas: US Wasted Millions on Afghan Army Uniforms
By Catherine Putz
Why choose a forest uniform for a mostly dry and beige country?
Indian Farmer Protests Show No Signs of Abating
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
India's farmers, suffering from indebtedness, take on the government at the center and across various states.
India's Missed Opportunity in Latin America
By Binay Prasad
Under the Modi government, India has almost entirely neglected Latin America and the Caribbean.
In India, Raids Targeting a Prominent News Agency Spark Censorship Fears
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Was a raid on NDTV's offices earlier this month politically motivated?