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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.
Afghanistan Can't Afford to Lose Kunduz to the Taliban
By Ankit Panda
What does the fall of Kunduz tell us about the state of the Taliban and the Afghan government?
The Taliban Take Kunduz: An Eyewitness Account
By Sanjay Kumar
The Diplomat speaks to a Kunduz government official about the Taliban's takeover of the city.
Is the World Paying Attention to Afghanistan Anymore?
By Catherine Putz
The U.S., China, and Afghanistan held a high-level meeting in New York City ahead of the UN General Assembly debate.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Challenges
By Kiyya Baloch
One group is not happy about China’s big investment plans.
Understanding Nepal's Constitutional Crisis: A Conversation With Prashant Jha
By Sanjay Kumar
The Diplomat's Sanjay Kumar speaks with Prashant Jha about Nepal's constitutional crisis.
India Needs a More Integrated Economy to Fully Benefit From Big Trade Deals
By Anoop Singh
Policy measures like the GST will help India adapt to the external integration provisions of the TPP and RCEP.
The UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Sri Lanka is Tabled
By Taylor Dibbert
After a flurry of diplomatic activity in Geneva, the UN Human Rights Council resolution on Sri Lanka has finally been tabled.
Bangladesh on the Brink: Between Terrorism and Democracy
By Alexandra Stark
The rising tide of Islamist violence in Bangladesh could be a bellwether for South Asia. How should the world respond?
After a Court Order, Pakistan Will Have to Clamp Down on Climate Change
By Ankit Panda
A Pakistani judge, citing climate change as the most serious threat facing Pakistan, has ordered the government to act.
Nepal Tests India’s Much Touted Neighborhood Diplomacy
By Sanjay Kumar
India’s interference in the Nepali constitutional process has tarnished Narendra Modi’s reputation in the Himalayan country.
Between Nepal and India: Echoes of 1971 in South Asia
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The crisis in Nepal is eerily similar in some ways to Pakistan's schism in 1971.
Modi, Abe, Merkel, Rousseff Together: G4 to Meet on UN Sidelines
By Ankit Panda
The leaders of the G4 will be back together for the first time in more than 10 years.