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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.
Pakistan May Face a Water Shortage
By Ankit Panda
Pakistan's Federal Minister for Water and Power warns that the country could face a water shortage.
The Aam Aadmi Party Stalls Modi Juggernaut in India
By Harsh V. Pant
The 2015 Delhi state elections are a wake-up call for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India.
Sri Lanka to Go Ahead With Chinese Port Project
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Contrary to the new Sri Lankan government's pre-election posturing, plans for Chinese projects in Sri Lanka remain on track.
Austria-Hungary: A Mirror of India’s Domestic Situation
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India may not be heading for the same fate as the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but that doesn't mean the example is flawed.
One Year After Election, Violence Persists in Bangladesh
By Jack Detsch
A year after disputed elections threw Bangladesh into turmoil, a call for boycotts from the opposition has led to renewed violence.
India’s Christians Echo Obama’s Remarks on Tolerance
By Sanjay Kumar
Indian Christians are coming together to protest the government's silence on religious attacks against their community.
Delhi Elections Threaten to Undermine Modi’s Narrative
By Sanjay Kumar
For the BJP, the stakes are high in the New Delhi elections.
Obama's Parting Words in India: Tough but Necessary
By Raymond Vickery and Michael Kugelman
Obama left India with an unusual and historic speech, one that will ultimately be helpful for U.S.-India relations.
Islamic State in Afghanistan: Start of a Turf War?
By Ankit Panda
Islamic State fighters have killed a Taliban commander in Afghanistan. Is a turf war afoot?
Obama's India Visit: An Indian Foreign Policy Tilt
By Rohan Joshi
Narendra Modi's government is finally letting go of the past and opening a new era in relations with the United States.
Narendra Modi Will Visit China in May
By Ankit Panda
The Indian prime minister will visit China for the first time in May.
Lawsuit Pushes Uber off the Road in India
By Jack Detsch
A woman allegedly raped by her New Delhi-based driver has filed suit against the ride service giant.