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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.
National Geographic's 'Afghan Girl' to Be Deported Back to Afghanistan
By Roshni Kapur
Pakistan has decided to deport the famous green-eyed girl back to Afghanistan after her arrest.
Pakistan's 'Panama Papers' Scandal and the Supreme Court's Welcome Role
By Hamzah Rifaat Hussain
Pakistan's Supreme Court has stepped into a central role in resolving Pakistan's "Panama Papers" scandal.
SAARC Is Dead; Long Live SAARC
By Manjari Chatterjee Miller and Bharath Gopalaswamy
Why the cancellation of the 19th SAARC summit could mean new life for the regional grouping.
Border Pressure: The Dalai Lama Will Visit Arunachal Pradesh
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Will the Tibetan leader's visit to Arunachal Pradesh escalate border tensions between India and China?
In India, an Extrajudicial 'Encounter' Stirs Up a Political Storm
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The killing of escaped prisoners in Madhya Pradesh has turned into a political flashpoint in India.
What's India's President up to in Nepal?
By Ankit Panda
The India-Nepal reset continues, with the first Indian presidential visit to Nepal in 18 years.
Why Israel Can't Be a Strategic Role Model for India
By Vinay Kaura
Comparisons between the Indian and Israeli militaries overlook some obvious differences.
Goa Summit Could Be the Turning Point for BIMSTEC
By Kamal Madishetty
"With Pakistan perennially playing spoilsport in SAARC, BIMSTEC can be expected to play a greater role."
Afghanistan's Tribal Areas Are Still the Key to the War on Terror
By Ahmad Shah Katawazai
A recent suicide attack on a tribal jirga underscores the region's importance to global terrorism.
2017 Might Mark a Turning Point for Connectivity in Northeast India
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The Indian northeast's fortunes are looking up amid a concerted connectivity push.
Pakistan’s Lawyers and Judges Clash
By Waris Husain
Disharmony intensifies between Pakistan's judges and its lawyers.