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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's Anti-Corruption Warriors Are Losing Steam
By Sanjay Kumar
Recent events show that India's much-hyped Aam Aadmi Party is losing its steam.
India’s Myanmar Operation: A Signal of Intent
By Rohan Joshi
India's recent cross-border strike into Myanmar leaves many questions, but it's no model for Pakistan-based terror.
India-China Deficit: Beyond Iron Ore
By Rajrishi Singhal
There's more to the India-China deficit than iron ore.
India Proves its Great Power Status by Sending Troops into Myanmar
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
What does India's recent use of force in Myanmar tell us about its power status?
An India-US Tussle Over Technology Transfer
By Seema Sirohi
The U.S. and India need to work out important details on technology transfer before they can fully cooperate on defense.
Nehru's Legacy, 51 Years After his Death
By Akshobh Giridharadas
India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, changed India in important ways. His legacy persists.
Vietnam and India-US Cooperation
By Sylvia Mishra and Pushan Das
Stronger U.S. ties with Vietnam nicely complement India’s Act East policy and its own strategic outreach to Vietnam.
Taking Stock of Modinomics: India’s Economic Course One Year Later
By Sven-Eric Fikenscher
To keep India's economy growing, Modi needs to embrace even more far-reaching reforms.
India, Australia, Japan Hold First Ever Trilateral Dialogue
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Inaugural high-level meeting held in New Delhi.
Sri Lanka’s Slow Shift on War Attitude
By Vishal Arora
Under Sirisena, the country is trying to move from “victory” to “remembrance” of its brutal civil war.
Pakistan Ups its Defense Spending
By Ankit Panda
Militancy Strikes Back In India’s Northeast
By Sanjay Kumar
Recent attacks on the Indian Army in Manipur showcase the need for a new approach toward the northeast in New Delhi.