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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.
Modi in Japan: Mission Accomplished (For Now)
By Ankit Panda
Modi's first trip to Japan demonstrates his priorities abroad.
India: The Odd BRIC Out
By Stephen Junor
India must strike a balance between its new emerging partners and beneficial Western ties.
Putting Karachi on the Map
By Sonya Rehman
A Pakistani photographer offers a different, more personal take on her city.
India’s Border Infrastructure: Beyond the BRO
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
India’s lack of infrastructure puts it at a distinct disadvantage in border disputes with China.
Leadership Needed to Solve India-Pakistan Conflict
By Toby Dalton
As past efforts have shown, Modi and Sharif must get personally involved to resolve the long-running dispute.
In Pakistan, US & India More Popular Than Extremist Groups
By Zachary Keck
Pakistanis have a more favorable view of India and the U.S. than of either the Taliban or al-Qaeda.
Indian Government Launches Plan to Give Poor Bank Accounts
By Ankit Panda
The policy represents a major shift in how India handles welfare.
Afghanistan and Pakistan Crises Throw US Planning Into Flux
By Ankit Panda
U.S. foreign policy will need to react flexibly and creatively to possible outcomes in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Despite Protests, Pakistan’s Sharif Remains Popular
By Zachary Keck
Amid ongoing protests, 64 percent of Pakistanis have a favorable view of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
Despite Political Losses, Congress Puts up a Fight in India
By Ankit Panda
Despite its massive electoral win, the BJP's political power in India is not absolute.
Modi’s Course Correction on Pakistan: Lessons from China’s Tibet Policy
By Abanti Bhattacharya
Separating Kashmir from Pakistani relations could help solve India’s sovereignty problem.
Ban Ki-moon Calls for India and Pakistan to Manage Tensions 'Peacefully'
By Ankit Panda
Relations between India and Pakistan have taken a sharp turn for the worse.