Blog
The Pulse
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.
48 Million Indian Children Suffer From Stunted Growth
By Roshni Kapur
India has the highest number of stunted children in the world, according to a new report.
India's New Top Central Banker Signals Continuity and Stability
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Urjit Patel steps into Raghuram Rajan's shoes at the RBI, signaling continuity.
Why Do Coups Happen in Pakistan?
By Muhammad Daim Fazil
The three factors behind Pakistan's past (and perhaps future) coups.
India-Pakistan Tensions: Why Indian Punjab Is Watching
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
Punjab residents on both sides of the border have long pushed for closer economic ties between their countries.
How Pakistan Betrayed Its Founder
By Basit Mahmood
Rediscovering Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s vision for a secular, liberal Pakistan.
In Bhutan, a Facebook Post Leads to Defamation Charges
By Vishal Arora
The case is symbolic of questions surrounding Bhutan's elites, and the right to free expression for the rest.
Nepal's New Government Steadies Diplomatic Ties With India
By Ankit Panda
Nepal's new Maoist-Nepali Congress government is bringing the country's ties with India back to a state of stability.
India's Kudankulam Unit 2 Reactor Prepares for Full Launch Amid Uneasiness
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
India's newest operational reactors leave some uneasy.
India's Iron Lady: A Lonely Fight Against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act
By Anuradha Sharma
Irom Sharmila's hunger strike was doomed by apathy from the government and the people alike.
Modi’s Balochistan Gamble Puts Pakistan in the Driver's Seat
By Umair Jamal
The Indian prime minister's ill-advised comment could come back to haunt India.
In Afghanistan, Kunduz Under Siege Once Again
By Shawn Snow
Once again, the Taliban are moving to seize control of the strategic city.