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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.
Pakistan’s Census: A Baloch Perspective
By Hammal Kashani
Why many in Balochistan are not looking forward to Pakistan's first census in 19 years.
Steve Bannon, Dharma Warrior: Hindu Scriptures and the Worldview of Trump's Chief Ideologue
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Steve Bannon's appreciation for the Bhagavad Gita makes more sense than you might think.
Mass Student Deaths in India's Maharashtra Highlight Rights Issues
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
An investigation in India finds mass mistreatment of tribal children in Maharashtra.
Bela Bhatia's Story Highlights Ongoing Problems in India's Chhattisgarh
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
An Indian researcher is accosted by a mob in Chhattisgarh, highlighting ongoing rights challenges.
To Tackle Corruption in Afghanistan, Fix Procurement
By Catherine Putz
Few things are as unsexy as procurement, except perhaps the phrase “procurement reform.”
India's Universal Basic Income Debate
By Ibu Sanjeeb Garg
A closer look at a controversial issue.
Onward and Upward: India-UAE Ties
By Rohan Joshi
India and the United Arab Emirates look forward to a new era in bilateral ties.
Imagining Trump’s ‘Muslim Ban’ on Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Trump’s domestic and international isolation would further grow if Pakistan’s name is added to any travel ban list.
The Indian Navy Looks for a New Carrier-Based Fighter
By Ankit Panda
The Indian Navy looks for a successor to the now-nixed HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: A Game Changer for Gilgit-Baltistan
By Seth Oldmixon and Prateek Joshi
Under the guise of CPEC, Pakistan is pushing nationalist sentiments in a long-neglected region.
Sustained Concerns About Torture in Sri Lanka
By Taylor Dibbert
More concerns about torture and impunity in Sri Lanka.
Time for India to Get Serious About Sexual Assault
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The first month of 2017 highlights a need for change in Indian discourse around sexual assault.