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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.
India and Seychelles Strengthen Ties Around Maritime Security, Economic Cooperation
By Ankit Panda
India and Seychelles continue to develop the foundations for an enduring partnership in the Indian Ocean.
Sri Lanka's August Parliamentary Election, Seen Up Close
By Taylor Dibbert
Do Sri Lankans have confidence in the process and practice of their democracy?
Pakistan's Prime Minister May Visit the US in October
By Ankit Panda
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been invited to the United States in October.
Can China Assert Itself in Afghanistan?
By Raffaello Pantucci and Kane Luo
Beijing needs to play a stronger leadership role in Afghanistan.
Narendra Modi in the Emirates: Bridging India’s Gulf
By Rohan Joshi
There has been a gradual, yet visible, transformation in India’s relationship with the Gulf Arab states.
Book Review: Kashmir: The Vajpayee Years
By Sanjay Kumar
Amarjit Singh Dulat’s book narrates the story of contemporary Kashmir.
2015 Gujarat Protests: Caste, Reform, and Governance in India
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
As recent riots in Gujarat show, India's reservation system continues to pose political challenges.
Pakistan and Kazakhstan Look to Increase Cooperation
By Ankit Panda
The leaders of Pakistan and Kazakhstan want their countries to trade and cooperate more.
Is There an Alternative To Talks Between India and Pakistan?
By Sanjay Kumar
India-Pakistan talks fell apart again and both sides share the blame.
A Seismic Shift in India’s Pakistan Policy
By Harsh V. Pant
New Delhi has shifted its approach toward talks with Pakistan. The implications stand to be huge.
Should Nepal Be Secular?
By Vishal Arora
A push to change the draft constitution could place religious freedoms under threat.
Sri Lanka's New Foreign Policy Presents Opportunities for India
By Jhinuk Chowdhury
Sri Lanka's government wants a more balanced foreign policy and that's good news for India.