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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.
Have the Taliban Sorted Out Their Differences?
By Ankit Panda
Mullah Omar's brother and son have sworn their allegiance to Mullah Mansoor. Are the Taliban back in business?
India and Sri Lanka Vow to Increase Security and Economic Cooperation
By Ankit Panda
India and Sri Lanka plan to conclude an economic partnership agreement by the end of the year.
UN Award Puts Spotlight on Educating Afghan Girls
By Catherine Putz
UNHCR honors an Afghan refugee for her indefatigable efforts to help girl refugees access education.
Evaluating the US-India Strategic Agenda
By Raymond E. Vickery, Jr.
As dynamic democracies with an interest in the future of Asia, the United States and India should come together.
Sri Lanka: Front and Center at the UN Human Rights Council
By Taylor Dibbert
Sri Lanka’s foreign minister recently delivered a strong speech in Geneva. Can the government match words with action?
India-South Korea: Time for the Second Big Bang
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
The two countries enjoy warm ties. Time to build on that.
Amid Protests, Nepal Moves Toward a New Constitution
By Ankit Panda
Nepal's constituent assembly is voting on a draft constitution despite widespread protests over that very document.
India Meets Pakistan ... At a Fashion Show in New Delhi
By Sanjay Kumar
While their governments might not get along, Indian and Pakistani civil society do just fine.
Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council: Let the Debate Begin – Again
By Taylor Dibbert
Sri Lanka’s new government can expect a warm reception in Geneva, but many important questions remain unanswered.
It's Time for Afghanistan and Pakistan To Move Beyond the Blame Game
By Umair Jamal and Hafeez-ur-Rehman Hadi
Pakistan's interventionist agenda in Afghanistan won't disappear. Kabul needs to cope and look beyond the blame game.
Here's the Real Reason Why India's Economy Is Smaller Than China's
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Why did India's economy falter?
Amid Shifting Geopolitical Dynamics, India Plays Hard Ball in Afghanistan
By Harsh V. Pant
India is playing hardball with Afghanistan over Ashraf Ghani's misadventures with Pakistan.