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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.
What a Trump Presidency Would Mean for Afghanistan
By Samuel Ramani
The Republican nominee for the presidency would likely drastically change U.S. policy toward Afghanistan.
Pakistan’s Jamaat-ud-Dawa Challenge
By Umair Jamal
Is Pakistan closing in on Hafiz Saeed?
Shahbaz Sharif’s China Visit: Implications for CPEC
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
What to make of the visit to China by Punjab's chief minister (and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's brother)?
Pakistan: Afghanistan’s Unreliable Breadbasket
By Mohammad Samim
Pakistan accounts for nearly half of Afghanistan's wheat and flour imports. That's bad news for Kabul.
India at the 2016 Summer Olympics: What to Watch For
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Here are the Indian athletes to watch for at this year's Olympic games.
Discontent in Kashmir: The PDP-BJP Alliance’s Mistakes
By Sarral Sharma
For peace and normalcy, Kashmir needs a culture of trust to grow between the local government and citizens.
Nepal's Political Turbulence Leaves China Uneasy
By Ankit Panda
A leadership transition in Nepal leaves China nervous.
Dalit Protest Over Gujarat Attack
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
A recent incident has sparked outrage.
Why New Delhi Should Revise Its Nuclear Doctrine
By Amit R Saksena
It's time for India to rethink its no first use policy.
India's New Education Policy: What Are The Priorities?
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
A quick glance at the areas of concern being addressed.
Who Leads Coups in Pakistan: The Military or the Establishment?
By Ahsan Chaudhary
A look at the last coup attempt in Pakistan, the "London Plan" of 2014.
The Problem With Afghanistan's Counterinsurgency
By Metra Mehran and Abdul Waheed Ahmad
Kabul is using a centralized approach to fight a decentralized insurgency.