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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.
The Trouble With India's Bull-Taming Ban
By K.S. Venkatachalam
The Indian Supreme Court’s ban on Jallikattu is not implementable on the ground.
Rethinking Strategic Abandonment: Does the US Need to Redefine Its Partnership With Pakistan?
By Umair Jamal
Both Pakistan and the United States need to take steps to improve the bilateral relationship.
Chinese Envoy, Pakistani Army Chief Discuss CPEC Security
By Ankit Panda
China's top diplomat in Pakistan meets with Pakistan's army chief to discuss the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
How Is Afghanistan's Fight Against Corruption Going?
By Murtaza Noori
Evaluating the progress and set-backs in attempts to reform Afghanistan's procurement process.
Sri Lanka’s Troubling Quest for Justice
By Taylor Dibbert
Colombo should reconsider its position on wartime accountability.
Is the Indian Supreme Court's Order to Ban Political Campaigns Based Around Identity Tenable?
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
A recent verdict by the Indian Supreme Court raises questions about electoral politics in the country.
India-UAE Ties: Moving Beyond Oil
By Urmila Rao and Tridivesh Singh Maini
India and UAE have complementary economic goals.
What Trump Needs to Know About Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
SIGAR sums up the challenge in Afghanistan well. Hopefully someone in the new administration pays attention.
Pakistan's Missing Human Rights Activists
By Farooq Yousaf
Five activists have disappeared in recent weeks, including poet Salman Haider.
Pakistan, Neutrality, and Saudi Arabia's Islamic Military Alliance
By Hamzah Rifaat Hussain
General Raheel Sharif's appointment to lead the Saudi-led alliance presents challenges for Pakistani foreign policy.
Taliban Target Afghan Parliament in Suicide Bombing
By Catherine Putz
The rush-hour attack along Darulaman road included two blasts and early numbers indicate 30 killed, 80 injured.