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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.
Defending Digital Freedoms in Pakistan
By Sonya Rehman
Nighat Dad's Digital Rights Foundation is creating awareness about online harassment and Internet governance.
Exposed: India’s Silence Over Human Rights Violations in Kashmir
By Fahad Shah
A new 800-page report catalogues human rights violations in India-administered Kashmir.
Young Afghans Come Together to Prevent 'Brain Drain'
By Sanjay Kumar
A group of young Afghans tries to stop their educated compatriots from migrating to Europe.
Why Iran Needs to Explore Participation in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
By Sualiha Nazar
Iran, China, and Pakistan stand poised to transform a region.
A Brief History of the US Navy in the Indian Ocean
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
As it celebrates its 240th birthday, the U.S. Navy would do well to keep the Indian Ocean in mind.
Amid Political and Economic Challenges, Nepal Elects New Prime Minister
By Ankit Panda
Khadga Prasad Oli is Nepal's first prime minister under the country's new constitution.
Here's What India Thinks About Russian Air Strikes in Syria
By Ankit Panda
"The Indian position is that Russian military involvement in Syria is to halt the advances of the Islamic State."
Afghanistan: The Next Shanghai Cooperation Organization Member?
By Ankit Panda
Afghanistan has formally asked to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
Will the US Really Offer Pakistan a Nuclear Deal? Don't Count On It
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Pakistan won't get a nuclear deal. Even if it did, it wouldn't want one.
Kunduz Frontline Report: 10 Days After the Taliban Siege
By Sanjay Kumar
The Diplomat’s Sanjay Kumar speaks to Afghan journalist Shershah Nawabi 10 days after the fall of the city to the Taliban.
Rising Extremist Worries in Bangladesh
By Farasha Bashir
Bangladesh is rapidly making its bed with Islamic fundamentalism.
What’s the Deal with Sri Lanka’s Corruption Investigations?
By Taylor Dibbert
Sri Lanka’s government has been talking big about transitional justice, but are corruption investigations floundering?