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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.

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Afghanistan-India: A Renewed Partnership

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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