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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's Ghani: Pakistan Needs to Do Something About the Taliban
By Catherine Putz
It seems the Afghan-Pakistan rapprochement was, indeed, a mirage.
Foxconn to Set Up Shop in India
By Ankit Panda
Foxconn, the largest electronics contractor manufacturer worldwide, is coming to India.
An Opaque Peace in India
By Ankit Panda
The Indian government is coming under criticism for the opacity with which it concluded a recent peace agreement.
Tough Times in Indian Politics for the BJP and the Congress
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Both major Indian political parties have run into major stumbling blocks. Which will emerge on top?
Civilian Casualties at Record High in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
The UN recommends that Afghan government forces stop firing mortars and grenades into civilian-populated areas.
India’s Solar Dream: Resolving the ‘Land’ Conundrum
By Dhanasree Jayaram
The Modi government has announced some impressive plans, but it will need to find the land to accommodate them.
What Next for the Afghanistan Peace Talks?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The Taliban leadership issue appears to have derailed the process.
The Afghan Government Should Take Advantage of Mullah Omar’s Death ASAP
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The Afghan government has a unique opening with Omar's death. It shouldn't squander it.
India May Have Just Put an End to Its Longest Insurgency
By Sanjay Kumar
A sudden peace agreement could stabilize Nagaland after decades of violence and insurgency.
Has the Taliban's Internal Power Struggle Kicked Off?
By Ankit Panda
Reports from Afghanistan suggest that Mullah Omar's son has been killed.
Will Mullah Omar's Death Change the Taliban?
By Sanjay Kumar
Anand Gopal, a veteran journalist who embedded with the Taliban, speaks with The Diplomat about Mullah Omar's death.
A Turning Point: Mullah Omar's Demise and the Future of the Taliban
By Ankit Panda
Make no mistake: Mullah Omar's death may upend the entire militant landscape in Afghanistan.