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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.
India to Skip SAARC Summit in Pakistan Post-Uri Attack
By Ankit Panda
India, and possibly Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Bhutan, will refrain from attending the 19th SAARC Summit this November.
International Pressure Continues to Mount on Pakistan
By Shawn Snow
Members of U.S. Congress, a general, and an Afghan ambassador are the latest to accuse Pakistan of sponsoring terror.
Russia Wants to De-Hyphenate India and Pakistan. Should Delhi Worry?
By Umair Jamal
Moscow’s recent attempt to de-hyphenate its relations with Pakistan and India will only frustrate New Dehli.
Pakistan’s Growing Isolation: Nawaz Sharif's Lonely Campaign at the UN
By Harsh V. Pant
Don't let Nawaz Sharif's confidence at UNGA fool you: Pakistan is isolated.
India to Ratify Paris Climate Accord in Early October
By Ankit Panda
With India's ratification, the COP21 agreement will near its entry into force.
Afghanistan: Taliban Threaten Tarin Kot Again
By Shawn Snow
Tarin Kot finds itself once again under threat of collapse.
Sri Lanka’s President Misses an Opportunity at the UN
By Taylor Dibbert
The president could have made the case for deeper reform.
The Singur Land Saga Reaches a Historic Point
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The Singur land verdict sets an interest example.
The Coming Political Crisis in Afghanistan
By Abdul Basit
The National Unity Government could split apart when its power sharing deal expires on September 30.
Maldives' Democracy Is Dying
By Trinanjan Radhakrishnan
If the international community is going to save Maldives' democracy, it must move quickly.
Nawaz Sharif Takes on India, Kashmir at the United Nations
By Hamzah Rifaat
Nawaz Sharif's speech before the General Assembly will be welcomed in Pakistan.
India: A Study in Political Misdirection
By Muhammad Zarrar Saeed
Modi hopes to use his business-friendly image abroad to distract from rising Hindu nationalism at home.