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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.
In Goa, A Moment of Reckoning for the BRICS
By Harsh V. Pant
Tensions within the India-China-Russia triangle complicate the BRICS grouping.
New Bill and Amendment in India Address the HIV/AIDS Epidemic
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The hope is that they set the foundation for weeding out the prevalence of these conditions entirely.
After Dawn: The Civil-Military Chasm Deepens in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
A report on a closed-door meeting between the country’s civilian and military leadership has sent shock waves.
Peace Deal: A Zero-Sum Game for Afghan Warlord Hekmatyar
By Daud Khattak
Hekmatyar’s presence in Kabul may help create political space for Pakistan
The Indus Waters Treaty Is Here to Stay
By Rajeshwari Krishnamurthy
India cannot easily and will not abrogate the Indus Waters Treaty.
Why Is Pakistan Expelling Afghan Refugees?
By Umair Jamal
The "reverse exodus" of Afghan refugees will destroy another generation of Afghans.
New Stakeholders Help Deepen India and Singapore Relations
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
With new stakeholders and areas of cooperation the India-Singapore relationship continues to grow.
Much Ado About Mustard: A Familiar Civil Society Debate Reemerges on GMOs
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The indigenously developed Dhara Mustard Hybrid-11 has sparked a nationwide debate in India.
Pakistan's Civilians Form a United Front on National Security
By Hamzah Rifaat
Pakistan's civilian stakeholders have shown unity at a time of rising tensions with India.
India Wants to Get a Drone Deal in With the US Before the Election
By Ankit Panda
New Delhi wants to seal the deal on Predator drones before Obama leaves office.
Imagining South Asia Without Pakistan
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
What are the geopolitical advantages and disadvantages of there being no Pakistan?
China, India, Pakistan: Moving Beyond Water Wars
By Bilal Hussain
Reliance on the same rivers should promote cooperation, not conflict, in the Indus Basin.