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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 Pledges $1 Billion in Assistance to Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
India and Afghanistan continue to draw closer together.
Is Pakistan Facing Growing International Isolation?
By Shawn Snow
A growing chorus of states, from the United States to China, appears to be shifting away from Islamabad.
Sri Lanka: Is Transitional Justice in Trouble?
By Taylor Dibbert
For Sri Lanka’s transitional justice process, the coming months are crucial.
Understanding the Strategic Logic Behind the US-India Military Logistics Pact
By Harsh V. Pant
The U.S.-India Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement benefits both countries.
Afghanistan and Ashraf Ghani's New Internationalism
By Shawn Snow
'Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the Right.'
India's Power Struggle and Solar Epiphany
By Radhika Lalit
Can India meets its ambitious target of 100 GW of solar energy?
Why India and Vietnam Need Each Other
By Rupakjyoti Borah
Narendra Modi's recent visit to Vietnam forged new inroads in an important Asian bilateral.
How State Governments Can Help India 'Act East'
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
India can diversify its Act East policy by supporting southern states in their efforts to boost connectivity.
Let's Face It: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf Is a Party With No Future
By Umair Jamal
The PTI has no future in Pakistan’s politics unless a major change arises in the party’s political priorities.
Pakistan and the NSG: Can Islamabad Win More Support?
By Hamzah Rifaat
Kazakhstan and Belarus are backing Pakistan's entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group.
No Offense: The Politics of Sedition in India
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Successive Indian governments appear to be abusing the country's colonial-era sedition law.
Why India Needs to Abolish 'Triple Talaq'
By K.S. Venkatachalam
The controversial method of divorce violates the fundamental rights of India's Muslim women.