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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.
So, When Can We Expect a US-Afghanistan Security Agreement?
By Ankit Panda
After a year of delay, the U.S.-Afghanistan Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) will finally be signed.
India Becomes First Asian Country to Successfully Reach Mars
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India’s space program’s successes have implications for the future of space exploration and travel.
The Dangers in Afghanistan’s Political Deal
By Sanjay Kumar
Afghanistan’s new unity government undermines its democratic institutions.
The Real Reason al-Qaeda Is Establishing an India Branch
By Jordan Olmstead
The terrorist outfit looks to be playing a long game.
Can Strategic Nuclear Competition and Cooperation Coexist?
By Kapil Patil
A Sino-Indo civil nuclear deal would have to clear substantial domestic and regional hurdles.
Can India Assert Itself Against China?
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
Provoking border conflict may no longer be an effective tool for Beijing.
Prepare For Change in How Afghanistan Is Run
By Ankit Panda
Ashraf Ghani will succeed Hamid Karzai as the 13th president of Afghanistan.
India and Nepal Tackle Border Disputes
By Stephen Groves
Under Narendra Modi's leadership, India is addressing outstanding border discrepancies with Nepal.
India’s Blind Spot on ISIS
By Kabir Taneja
So far, few Indians have joined the extremists, but gaps in New Delhi’s ability to track them are worrying.
India’s Artillery Procurement Saga
By Debalina Ghoshal
A deal with the US appears to have fallen through. Could a local supplier be ready to step up?
Can Al Qaeda Gain a Foothold in India?
By Ankit Panda
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi doesn't think so.
Project Mausam: India's Answer to China's 'Maritime Silk Road'
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India is using its history, culture and geography to compete with China's "Maritime Silk Road."