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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.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Vows to Stop Honor Killings
By Umair Jamal
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is determined to put an end to honor killings.
What Does the Execution of Mumtaz Qadri Mean for Pakistan?
By Michael Kugelman
Qadri's hanging raises an important question: Are narratives about extremism slowly starting to shift for the better?
India's Bharatiya Janata Party Joins Union of International Conservative Parties
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India's ruling party joins the International Democratic Union, a grouping of global center-right parties.
Pakistan Reels With Internal Unease Regarding CPEC Implementation
By Umair Jamal
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor cannot become a success story without unified provincial support.
The US Must Pay More Attention to Sri Lanka’s Transitional Justice Debate
By Taylor Dibbert
During the U.S.-Sri Lanka Partnership Dialogue, Washington should elevate Sri Lanka’s transitional justice debate.
From Russia with Bullets: Moscow Gifts Kabul 10,000 AK-47s
By Catherine Putz
Russia gives Afghanistan 10,000 assault rifles, but abstains from joining American efforts at peace talks.
India’s Overlooked Crisis of Malnutrition
By Asit K. Biswas and Kris Hartley
One state in particular is an embarrassingly poor performer.
A New Hope For India’s LGBT Community
By Sanjay Kumar
India's Supreme Court will revisit Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalizes homosexuality.
India: A Late-Bloomer, Not a Latecomer, in Global Economic Leadership
By Akshay Mathur
In recent years, India has elevated its commitments to multilateral economic institutions.
Nepal's Prime Minister Visits India, Hoping to Restore Strained Relationship
By Ankit Panda
Nepal's prime minister visits India on his first trip abroad since coming to power.
Is Iran’s Comeback a Double-Edged Sword for India?
By Soyen Park
Iran’s reengagement promises both more opportunity and more competition for India.
Pakistan Deploys Personnel to Protect Chinese Investment
By Shawn Snow
Islamabad is leaving nothing to chance when it comes to security for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.