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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.
Turnbull's India Visit: A New Chapter for Bilateral Ties?
By Rupakjyoti Borah
The bilateral relationship between India and Australia has much room for growth.
Has India Taken Its 'Aadhar' Card Initiative Too Far?
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The ever-expanding universal ID regime raises new questions in India.
Pakistan's Election Scramble Begins
By Mahboob Mohsin and Waqas Halim
Pakistan's political parties are already positioning themselves for next year's elections.
The Trump-Xi Meeting: Lessons for India
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
"New Delhi would do well to use Xi's visit to study the key principles of negotiating with Trump."
Pakistan Sentences Accused Indian Spy to Death
By Muhammad Zarrar Saeed
How will India respond? There are no good options.
Sex and Sensibility: India's Censor Board and Overreach
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Indian censorship of film continues apace.
Why Imran Khan's Meeting With Pakistan's New Army Chief Matters
By Umair Jamal
Army chiefs come and go in Pakistan, but they can't seem to stay out of politics.
India's Consumer Caste System
By Tej Parikh
How globalization has shifted India's social dynamics.
Delhi Woos Dhaka: Bangladesh PM Hasina Gets a Warm Welcome in India
By Harsh V. Pant
It is important for India to get ties with Bangladesh right.
What Did the Malaysian Prime Minister's Visit Mean for India's 'Act East' Policy?
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
What Najib Razak's time in India tells us about Modi's outreach to Southeast Asia.
Pakistan's Women Jihadis
By Sara Mahmood
Understanding the nexus between women and terrorism in Pakistan.
India's Thirsty Crops Are Draining the Country Dry
By Moin Qazi
An emphasis on water-intensive crops like sugarcane and rice is depleting India's groundwater.