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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 and the Downsides of the South China Sea Decision
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
For India, July's South China Sea ruling by an arbitral tribunal is a complicated matter.
Afghanistan’s Pakistan Problem
By Adam Gallagher
The number of US troops in Afghanistan won't make a difference unless the root of the terrorist problem is addressed.
Chaos in Kashmir: A Question of Identity
By Hatim Bukhari
The root cause of Kashmir's unending violence? Its people have no place in India's national identity.
Politics and Geopolitics Collide in the Himalayas as Nepal PM Nears No Confidence Vote
By Ankit Panda
Shifting political alignments in Nepal have New Delhi and Beijing on edge.
South China Sea Ruling: Can This be India’s Moment in the Indo-Pacific?
By Harsh V. Pant
The South China Sea ruling against China presents an immense opportunity for India.
Modi’s Africa Visit: Toward Greater Cooperation in Maritime Security
By Prakhar Gupta
India can emerge as a maritime security leader with African states bordering the Indian Ocean.
The Missing Half of Pakistan's Fight Against Terrorism
By Emily Winterbotham
Tackling the nexus between organized crime and terrorism in Pakistan.
India's Challenge: Containing Kashmir's Insurgency
By Vinay Kaura
Should India focus on counterterrorism or counterinsurgency (COIN) in Kashmir?
Violence in Chhatisgarh: State or Naxal?
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
A simmering and tense situation in Chhatisgarh can be managed, but it'll require careful intervention.
Kashmir on Fire
By Baba Umar
With the killing of popular militant Burhan Wani, violence and protests have erupted in Kashmir.
Afghanistan’s Role in the Central Asia-South Asia Energy Projects
By Zabihullah Mudabber
A bevy of energy projects linking Central and South Asia could provide much-needed stability for Afghanistan.
3 Reasons the US May Want an Extension for Pakistan's General Raheel Sharif
By Umair Jamal
Is General Sharif's extension in the interest of the United States?