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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 Plucks a Pearl from China's 'String' in Bangladesh?
By Ankit Panda
Indian cargo vessels will have access to Chittagong port, long seen as one of China's "pearls" on the Indian Ocean.
The US-Sri Lanka Lovefest Continues – For Now
By Taylor Dibbert
The United States should moderate its optimism on Sri Lanka -- Colombo still has a long way to go on human rights.
India-Bangladesh Relations: The Bigger Picture
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
As Indian PM Modi readies for a Bangladesh visit, what will be on the agenda?
Can Pakistan Abandon the Taliban?
By Hekmatullah Azamy
There will be significant regional implications if Islamabad rebuffs the overtures of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
Narendra Modi Prepares to Visit Bangladesh
By Ankit Panda
Narendra Modi will visit Bangladesh for the first time since becoming prime minister.
India's BJP Leaders Should Publicly Eat Meat
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
It's time for Indian leaders to pave a path forward and delegitimize the taboos surrounding meat consuption in the country.
Modi's Systematic Clampdown on Indian Civil Society Must Stop
By Sanjay Kumar
The Indian government is growing less tolerant of debate and dissent each day. This is immensely troubling.
Pakistan Army Chief: Kashmir and Pakistan 'Inseparable'
By Ankit Panda
Pakistan's chief of military staff, in an address, emphasized Kashmir's importance for Pakistan.
China on India’s UNSC Bid: Neither Yes Nor No
By Vinay Kaura
Beijing has been skillful at keeping New Delhi guessing on support for the latter’s Security Council bid.
India’s Hindu Nationalists Push for Broader Education on 1962 India-China War
By Ankit Panda
India's defeat in the 1962 war against China continues to reverberate in the country—particularly for Hindu nationalists.
Narendra Modi to Become First Indian PM to Visit Israel
By Ankit Panda
Narendra Modi will become the first Indian prime minister to visit Israel.
Narendra Modi, Year One: A Conversation with Harish Khare
By Sanjay Kumar
The Diplomat speaks to Harish Khare about Narendra Modi's first year in office.