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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 New Stand on Energy
By Maitreyee Mukherjee and Asit Biswas
The rhetoric is impressive, but the government’s policies look unsustainable.
Afghanistan: Not Another Proxy Battleground
By Ali Reza Sarwar
Growing sectarian conflict elsewhere has worrying implications for Afghanistan.
Afghanistan, Pakistan to Cooperate on Counter-Terrorism
By Ankit Panda
Afghanistan and Pakistan will cooperate formally on counter-terrorism. Is this a seachange in their bilateral ties?
Nepal’s Policy Imperative
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
April’s devastating earthquake underscores Nepal’s need for a centralized authority to respond to disasters.
Modi in Mongolia: Cultural Crossroads in the Far East
By Narayani Basu
Modi will be the first Indian PM to visit Mongolia, as he seeks to breathe new life into relations.
The Significance of Modi's South Korea Visit
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
The attention is on China, but the South Korea leg of his trip could also be important for India.
Sovereignty in the Himalayas
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Historically, the Himalayan region has raised fascinating questions about the nature of state sovereignty.
Talking Peace With the Taliban During the Summer Offensive
By Sanjay Kumar
Another bloody summer awaits Afghanistan.
Modi’s China Visit: Engagement with Purpose
By Vinay Kaura
The PM’s trip comes as India seeks to engage with an increasingly powerful neighbor.
Modi Goes to China: What to Expect
By Ankit Panda
India's prime minister is visiting Xi'an, Beijing, and Shanghai. What's on his agenda in China?
A Second Earthquake Tests Nepal’s Resilience
By Sanjay Kumar
On May 12, a second deadly earthquake struck Nepal, derailing its recovery.
India-Iran and the Easing of Sanctions
By Kanchi Gupta
It may take more than the dropping of sanctions to get the bilateral relationship moving again.