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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.
What’s Behind India’s Deadly Heat Wave?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
A closer look at a hot topic.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Potential and Vulnerabilities
By Muhammad Daim Fazil
The project promises to bring prosperity to Pakistan, but much could go wrong.
Afghans Fight Back with Full Force
By Catherine Putz
The most recent overnight attack on a guesthouse in Kabul resulted in only four Taliban casualties.
Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy Year in Review, Part 2
By Rohan Joshi
Narendra Modi has spent a year in office. How well has he handled India's foreign policy?
Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy Year in Review, Part 1
By Rohan Joshi
Narendra Modi has spent a year in office. How well has he handled India's foreign policy?
Nepal’s Disaster Resilience Is a Structural Issue
By Asit K. Biswas and Kris Hartley
The country faces a mammoth task building economic, social, and political stability.
A Boost for India-Bangladesh Relations
By Ram Kumar Jha and Saurabh Kumar
The passing in Indian parliament of an agreement to settle land boundary disputes is a significant step forward.
Review: The Tears of the Rajas: Mutiny, Money and Marriage in India 1805-1905
By Nigel Collett
An excellent new book considers some of the less salutary aspects of Britain's history in India.
After One Year, India Expects Modi to Deliver
By Sanjay Kumar
Narendra Modi's first year in office showed a sharp disconnect between expectations and reality.
India’s Missed Iran Opportunity
By Kabir Taneja
The Iranian port of Chabahar remains an elusive dream of Indian strategic policy.
Ukraine’s Geopolitical Spillover Officially Makes it to Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
Russia's closure of the NDN marks the end of an era.
Bringing Safe Water to South Asia
By Zareen Muzaffar
One company is vying to use a community based micro-franchise model to bring safe water to millions.