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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.
Is Pakistan’s 'War on Terror' Out of Time?
By Jack Detsch
With Washington’s patience and money fading, is time running out for Pakistan's offensive against domestic terrorism?
Afghanistan Transfers Captured Uyghur Militants to China
By Ankit Panda
The Afghan government is showing Beijing that it's serious about counter-terrorism cooperation.
Former Maldives President Arrested
By Ankit Panda
Mohamed Nasheed's arrest sparked clashes in Malé between supporters of the opposition and the current government.
India’s Next Budget Needs a Vision for Leading Asia
By Swaminathan S Anklesaria Aiyar
India's 2015 budget will need to address several key areas.
India-Nepal Energy Initiatives Hit Political Roadblock
By Manish Vaid
Nepal’s constitutional impasse looks set to delay additional progress on vital energy agreements.
Modi's Speech on Religious Freedom: Too Little, Too Late?
By Ankit Panda
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech is a step in the right direction.
Who's Negotiating With the Taliban Anyway?
By Ankit Panda
Are peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban on the horizon?
Indian Coast Guard Officer Sparks Controversy on Pakistan Boat Incident
By Ankit Panda
Recent comments by an Indian Coast Guard official have sparked controversy.
Afghanistan's 'Complex' Insurgency
By Ankit Panda
The "Taliban" label no longer applies to a single, monolithic entity in Afghanistan.
The Myth of India's 'Shift' Toward Israel
By Nicolas Blarel
Despite recent perceptions to the contrary, India's relationship with Israel continues to be limited.
Skepticism Aside, India-Pakistan Talks Are Welcome
By Sanjay Kumar
Recently renewed talks between India and Pakistan may not go anywhere, but they are a welcome shift in the relationship.
With UN War Crimes Report Delay, Sri Lanka Must Deliver on Post-War Accountability
By Ankit Panda
The Sri Lankan government has successfully bid for a delay in the release of a U.N. HRC report on alleged war crimes.