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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.
Nepal's Government Considers Amendment to Resolve Constitutional Crisis
By Ankit Panda
Nepal's prolonged constitutional crisis may be headed toward a solution.
Pakistan’s Conflict Zone Migrants
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan's reputation as a source of illegal economic migrants demands government scrutiny.
Peace Talks Between the Afghan Government and the Taliban Could Be Back in Early 2016
By Ankit Panda
Peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban, backed by Pakistan, could be back on in early 2016.
Understanding Pakistan’s Role in the Saudi-Led Anti-Terror Coalition
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Islamabad is reportedly part of the new alliance. What might that mean?
Renewed US-Sri Lanka Relations: A Slobbering Love Affair
By Taylor Dibbert
Another senior U.S. government official showers Sri Lanka’s new government with praise.
Can the TAPI Pipeline Be Any More Than a Pipe Dream?
By Michael Kugelman
A look at whether the project could actually take off.
Do US Presidential Candidates Care About South Asia?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
There has been little mention of the region - and that's unlikely to change.
Remembering the Peshawar Attack
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
Twelve months after the slaughter at Army Public School, where does Pakistan stand on terrorism?
India and Japan Boost Ties During Abe Visit
By Harsh V. Pant
Tokyo and New Delhi get serious about deepening their partnership.
Another High-Level US Visit to Sri Lanka This Week
By Taylor Dibbert
In light of another visit by senior U.S. government officials, Colombo should clarify a few transitional justice issues.
Could TAPI Bring Peace to Afghanistan?
By Catherine Putz
If history is any indication, no.
US, India Boost Security Ties in Defense Minister Visit
By Shannon Tiezzi
Manohar Parrikar's visit to the U.S. was full of "firsts."