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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 ‘Clean India’ Can Learn From South Korea’s New Village Movement
By Soyen Park
The methods of Seoul’s meteoric rise could help spur Indian growth.
Review: Bargaining With a Rising India: Lessons From the Mahabharata
By Priya Kale
What India’s myths tell us about its negotiating tactics.
Pakistani Cleric Ends Islamabad Protests
By Ankit Panda
Pakistani cleric Tahir ul-Qadri ended his protest in Islamabad.
After Deadly Clashes, Tensions Rise Between Iran and Pakistan
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Iran is convinced that Pakistan is doing nothing to stop militants from attacking its territory.
Modi: SAARC's Last Hope for Relevance?
By Ankit Panda
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi could render SAARC a more effective regional institution.
Afghanistan Poppy Cultivation at All-Time High
By Ankit Panda
As U.S. and NATO troops prepare to leave Afghanistan, poppy cultivation reaches an all-time high.
A New Face for India and Pakistan’s Track II Diplomacy
By Tridivesh Singh Maini and Yasser Latif Hamdani
A wider group of stakeholders in necessary to push dialogue forward.
Sri Lanka’s Northern Reboot
By Mohamed Zeeshan
To fully integrate into the nation, the Tamil-majority Northern Province will need some political good faith.
Modi Has a Plan for India's State Elections
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Maharashtra and Haryana could prove to be instructive cases in decoding the BJP's electoral strategy.
Afghan Forces Capture Haqqani Leaders
By Ankit Panda
Afghan forces captured the effective second-in-command and a key tactician of the Haqqani network.
Indian Government Plans Highway Along Disputed China Border
By Ankit Panda
The Indian government announced a proposal for a 1,800 km road along the disputed Arunachal Pradesh border with China.
India Considers China Import Duties
By Ankit Panda
In a bid to reduce its trade deficit with China, India considers import duties on Chinese goods.