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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.
Will India Become the Pivot of Asian Security?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India for the most part has shed its aversion to power politics.
India's Debate on Citizenship Continues
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
A new bill that would ease the way to citizenship for undocumented immigrants along religious lines stirs controversy in India.
The Tangled Knot of Nepal's India Policy
By Ashik KC and Deepjyoti Chand
Prachanda's recent visit to Delhi combined domestic and foreign policy calculations.
All Over India, a Major Debate on Pakistan As Kashmir Heats up Again
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Indian public opinion suggests tensions are steadily rising in South Asia.
Can India Increase Its Presence in Southeast Asia?
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
India's Act East policy turns its focus to CMLV countries: Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam.
The Uri Attack and the Civil-Military Divide in Pakistan’s Kashmir Policy
By Ahsan Yousaf Chaudhary
Since its founding, Pakistan's civilian and military leaders have clashed over how to resolve the Kashmir issue.
What Is Going Wrong With Afghanistan’s National Unity Government?
By Hamid M. Saboory
The "unity" government is anything but united.
India's Capital City: Should We Call It Delhi or New Delhi?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
New Delhi is a smaller entity in the much larger urban mass that is the Indian National Capital Territory.
Responding to Uri Attack: What Are India's Options?
By Muhammad Daim Fazil
India has three main options: a surgical strike, covert ops, or a diplomatic offense to isolate Pakistan.
The Curious Case of Altaf Hussain
By Abdul Basit
"There is a fundamental disconnect between those who view MQM from the outside and those who view it from inside."
Will the World Keep Funding Afghanistan?
By Catherine Putz
Donors are expected to commit to $4 billion annually, but how will they ensure the aid is effective?
How India Can Better Preserve Its Cultural Heritage
By Vishal Arora
An interview with Ratish Nanda, a prominent conservation architect in India.