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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.
Why the Islamic State Could Come to Kashmir
By Dhananjay Sahai
The tactics and rhetoric of Kashmiri insurgents are starting to converge with those of ISIS.
Modi in China: The G20 and Beyond
By Ashok Sajjanhar
Modi's attendance at the G20 touched on the global economy, China-India relations, and more.
John Kerry’s Visit Gives More Teeth to India in Afghanistan
By Kabir Taneja
Can New Delhi take advantage of the diplomatic opening?
Pakistan Looks to Bloody Kabul as US Shifts to India
By Shawn Snow
ISI is waging a covert war to bloody Kabul, using its “veritable arm," the Haqqani Network, to achieve its objectives.
More Worries Over Sri Lanka’s Transitional Justice Process
By Taylor Dibbert
Will Colombo finally get serious about healing the wounds of war?
India-Vietnam Relations After Modi's Visit
By Sanghamitra Sarma
Modi's trip to Hanoi was a step in right direction. What's next for India-Vietnam ties?
Twin Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Attacks: Pakistan's Lawyers, Christians Targeted
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Why are the Pakistani Taliban are targeting these specific groups in their attacks?
US Speeds Afghanistan’s Pivot to India
By Shawn Snow
Afghan attempts at establishing relations with India have generally been designed to send signals to Pakistan.
India Introduces First Foreign Residency Scheme (Only Millionaires Need Apply)
By Ankit Panda
The new immigration status is a bid to make foreign direct investment in India more attractive.
India Braces for a Massive Nation-Wide Strike
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
A massive strike, pulling in 140 million workers, is set to begin in India.
How India Can Direct its 'Act East' Policy Toward Myanmar
By Sampa Kundu
Myanmar will play a key role in India's Act Easy Policy, if Delhi can counterbalance China's influence.
India and Vietnam: Time for Trilaterals With the US and Japan
By Sanjay Pulipaka
To take advantage of shared interests, Delhi and Hanoi should expand the frameworks of engagement.