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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.
Geopolitics Enters Nepal’s Earthquake Relief Efforts
By Vishal Arora
What was behind Nepal’s call this week for foreign teams to leave the country?
Afghanistan Reconstruction: Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics
By Catherine Putz
Speaking at Weill Cornell Medical College, SIGAR likens Afghan reconstruction to diagnosing an intractable disease.
Former US Commander in Afghanistan Tapped to Lead Joint Chiefs
By Jack Detsch
President Obama plans to nominate Marine General Joseph Dunford as the next joint chief of staff of the U.S. military.
Reducing Disaster Risk in the Himalayas
By Dhanasree Jayaram and Ramu C. M.
The tragedy in Nepal underscores the need for a disaster risk reduction strategy in the Himalayan region.
Leveraging Impact Investment in Post-2014 Afghanistan
By M. Ashraf Haidari
Unlocking Afghanistan’s very real potential will require significant investment.
Start of a US-Sri Lanka 'Reset'?
By Taylor Dibbert
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry visits Sri Lanka, bringing reassurances.
Does SAARC Have a Role to Play in Humanitarian Assistance?
By Ankit Panda
India's prime minister wants South Asia to come together on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.
After Unimaginable Destruction and Misery, a Marshall Plan for Nepal?
By Sanjay Kumar
Nepal's path to reconstruction after it was hit with a 7.8 magnitude earthquake won't be easy.
Exploring Nepal's Historic Treasures
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Nepal is rich with cultural heritage, as shown by its many monuments.
3 'Grueling Realities' for Post-Earthquake Nepal
By James A. Schear
Three challenges that will plague Nepal's efforts to rebuild.
India's Growing Muslim Population: A Political Challenge?
By Jack Detsch
India’s Muslim community will become the world’s biggest by midcentury, according to a new study.
Another Damning Afghanistan Reconstruction Report
By Catherine Putz
SIGAR issued its 27th quarterly report to Congress and the news isn’t great.