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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 About Afghan Refugees?
By Catherine Putz
Afghan refugees are out of luck in Germany and running out of time in Pakistan.
India and the Politics of Extremism
By Hari Prasad and Samir Kumar
The diversity of the polity and the BJP’s own political future will limit Hindutva prominence in Indian politics.
Why Was an Afghan Compressed Natural Gas Station 86 Times More Expensive Than Expected?
By Ankit Panda
U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction wants to know why, but the Pentagon has no answers.
Turmoil in India-Nepal Ties as China Moves In
By Harsh V. Pant
China is making the most of a decline in India's relations with Nepal. What benefits can Beijing reap?
Sri Lanka Moves in the Right Direction on Internet Freedom
By Taylor Dibbert
Sri Lanka’s new government moves in the right direction on internet freedom, although concerns about surveillance technologies persist.
India-Africa Forum Summit: A Precursor for Paris
By Syed A A Farhan
This week’s summit is affording India a major opportunity to build consensus on climate change.
300 Years Ago, Afghanistan's 'George Washington' Died
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
How an Afghan tribal leader took on two of the most powerful empires in the world and won independence for Afghanistan.
Public Diplomacy: A Way Forward for South Asia
By Shah Meer Baloch
An initiative by the Swedish Institute is having a profound impact on its participants.
7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeastern Afghanistan: What We Know
By Ankit Panda
The death toll in Afghanistan and Pakistan is expected to rise in the coming days.
In Maldives, VP Arrested in Connection With Possible Assassination Attempt on President
By Ankit Panda
The vice president of the small island nation has been arrested in connection with a September 28 assassination attempt.
Police Torture in Sri Lanka Remains a Major Problem
By Taylor Dibbert
Is Sri Lanka’s new government ready to deal with police torture? Only time will tell.
How Churchill Fought The Pashtuns in Pakistan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Before the Soviets and before the Americans, the British were in Afghanistan.