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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.
Deadly Maoist Attack in Sukma Shocks India. What's Next?
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
A deadly Naxal attack sparks a wider debate in India.
What Does the Surrender of a Pakistani Taliban Spokesperson Really Mean?
By Umair Jamal
Does Ehsanullah Ehsan's surrender portend major changes ahead for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan?
India, Japan, Australia, and the US: The Return of Asia's 'Quad'
By Harsh V. Pant
Like-minded democracies in Asia are increasingly drawn together.
Rising US-Iran Tensions: Should India Be Concerned?
By Monish Tourangbam and Manish Vaid
The fate of the Iran deal matters to India, but its investments are too important to hesitate now.
A Human Shield in Kashmir Raises Questions About Indian Army Overreach
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
A video gone viral on social media has India up in arms.
Nawaz Sharif and the Panama Papers Judgement in Pakistan
By Waris Husain
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has delivered its judgement in the Panama Papers case. What's next?
Linking Afghanistan to China's Belt and Road
By Ahmad Bilal Khalil
Linking Kabul to both the China-Pakistan Energy Corridor and OBOR could go a long way in bringing the region together.
What Is the Status of Afghanistan's Deal With Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan?
By Aziz Amin Ahmadzai
The Afghan government must implement its agreement with Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan.
Indian Farmers Protest, Seeking Drought Relief
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
India's farmers have taken to Delhi to seek redress after an unusually bad drought.
Sacked Afghan Minister Symbolizes the Government's Precarious Position
By Bismellah Alizada
The ouster of Ahmad Zia Massoud further undermines ethnic balance in the fragile National Unity Government.
Indian State of Telangana Tweaks State-Backed Reservations
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The state's ruling Telangana Rashtra Samiti party will have a larger fight on its hands.
Will Saudi Investment Be the Spark to Ignite the Maldives' Political Tinderbox?
By Aaquib Khan
The Maldivian government comes under fire for an opaque investment deal with Riyadh.