Blog
The Pulse
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.
Afghanistan-India: A Renewed Partnership
By M. Ashraf Haidari
Afghanistan is seeking to strengthen regional partnerships in a post NATO era.
Pakistan Launches Decisive Battle Against Terrorism
By Deedar Hussain Samejo
The government and the military must institute a comprehensive policy to eliminate terrorism root and branch.
Is the Indian Government Trying to Politicize Higher Education?
By Sanjay Kumar
India's new government is unusually involved in higher education. This sets a dangerous precedent.
US Senator John McCain Visits India
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Is McCain's visit a harbinger of stronger U.S.-India Relations?
India to Provide 'Military Training' to Arunachal Pradesh Residents
By Ankit Panda
The Indian government plans to convert the residents of northern Arunachal Pradesh into an ad hoc paramilitary force.
Interview with Ayesha Jalal
By Justin McDonnell
The Diplomat's Justin McDonnell speaks with Ayesha Jalal about Pakistan's foreign relations and politics.
Setting India's Economy Straight: Partners and Policies
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
How Narendra Modi’s economic initiatives are putting India back on the right track.
Pakistan Declares War on Haqqani Network
By Michael Kugelman
Pakistan has claimed it’s going after the Haqqani Network. But will it really?
New Chinese Map Claims Arunachal Pradesh, Provokes India
By Ankit Panda
China's new official map continues to press Beijing's claim to Arunachal Pradesh.
Afghans Protest Fraudulent Election Practices
By Ankit Panda
Abdullah Abdullah's supporters have taken to the streets to protest allegations of fraud and ballot-stuffing.
The Consequences of Linguistic Chauvinism
By Sanjay Kumar
India should note the lessons of Pakistan’s failed language policy.
Why India’s Focus Should Be on English and Not Hindi
By Karan Mehrishi
If India is to promote a universal language, it should consider the example of its neighbor.