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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.
Will the Chabahar Port Project Get Spoiled By Regional Narco-Terror Networks?
By Aveek Sen
The Chabahar Port project may be targeted by networks of drug smugglers and terrorists alike. Is Iran up to the task?
Is Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister On Autopilot?
By Taylor Dibbert
The country’s foreign minister keeps talking big, but speeches are not policy.
Toward Stronger Economic Relations Between Pakistan and Iran
By Usman Javed
Pakistan and Iran need to come together to develop their economic and trade ties.
Pakistan, India, and the NSG: A Curious Case of Norms and Discrimination
By Sobia Paracha and Christine Leah
"The international nonproliferation regime has survived on pragmatism, discrimination, and a quantum of morality."
Seeking Status: Will India Learn the Lessons of Bismarck's Germany?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
What kind of power will India become?
Pakistan's Stunted Foreign Policy
By Shahzeb Ali Rathore
In an increasingly interconnected world, Pakistan needs to move past India and toward diversification.
The Plight of Pakistan's Hindu Community
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan’s approach of defining its nationalism in opposition to India has aggravated the plight of Hindus.
In or Out of NSG, New Delhi’s Carried Out a Diplomatic Masterstroke
By Harsh V. Pant
India's diplomacy in pursuit of membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group shows the country at its best.
The Overlooked Threat to CPEC in Gwadar
By Shah Meer Baloch
Water shortages and the resulting local desperation could scuttle the ambitious geopolitical plan.
Indian Soft Power at Work: International Yoga Day Captures Global Attention
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Yoga, India's gift, reminds the world of the need for exercise and healthy lifestyles.
Islamist Discontent Over China’s Treatment of Uighurs
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
Pakistani activists are – quietly for now – unhappy at Beijing’s crackdown on Chinese Muslims.
India, Thailand Boost Ties With Prayut's Visit
By Aditya Sharma
The two sides reaffirm a vision of cooperation on maritime security and economic connectivity.