Blog
The Pulse
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.
‘Collective Punishment’ in Pakistan’s Tribal Areas
By Farooq Yousaf
Entire villages must pay the cost for insurgent activities in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas.
Pakistan Gets a New Intelligence Chief
By Ankit Panda
Lt. Gen. Naveed Mukhtar will replace Lt. Gen. Rizwan Akhtar at the head of Inter-Services Intelligence.
India-Pakistan Tensions: Multilateral Diplomacy Caught in the Crossfire
By Meha Pumbay
Trouble in the India-Pakistan relationship is blocking progress at SAARC and the Heart of Asia process.
Why Jayalalithaa Mattered For the Indian State of Tamil Nadu
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Tamil Nadu's recently deceased chief minister leaves a towering legacy behind her.
Finding a Future for Afghanistan
By Umar Khan
The range of tenable outcomes in Afghanistan is becoming limited.
Demonetization Has Paralyzed India's Parliament
By K.S.Venkatachalam
The opposition, angry over the demonetization, is refusing to allow business as usual in the legislature.
India, Afghanistan Plan Air Link to Bypass Pakistan for Trade
By Ankit Panda
The air cargo link is expected to unleash the potential of trade between India and Afghanistan.
India's Supreme Court Has a Nationalist Moment
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
What was the Indian Supreme Court thinking?
Tamil Nadu's J Jayalalithaa, an Indian Political Giant, Dead at 68
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Tamil Nadu's "Iron Lady" passes away, leaving a titanic influence on state politics.
Heart of Asia 2016: Phony Peacemaking for Afghanistan?
By Bawa Singh
Until HoA members are truly dedicated to eliminating terrorism, the annual meetings will remain empty talk.
Should India Worry About Trump's Climate Change Stance?
By Sanjna Sudan
Trump in the age of climate justice.