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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.
Seeing in Iraq the Future of Afghanistan
By Arwin Rahi & Valerie M. Hudson
Washington and Kabul must act to ensure Afghanistan avoids the fate of Iraq.
Afghanistan's Election Tipping Point
By Ankit Panda
Allegations of fraud could destabilize Afghanistan at a critical juncture in its history.
Indian Government to Encourage Settlements Along Disputed India-China Border
By Ankit Panda
India's new government will actively encourage development and settlement along India's disputed border with China.
Iraq Crisis: A Timely Warning for Afghanistan
By Rajeev Agrawal
Iraq and Afghanistan have much in common, which makes recent events worrying.
Why India’s Never in the World Cup
By Sanjay Kumar
India has over a billion people, but can't find the footballers it needs to compete on the world stage.
Indo-Israeli Relations Set to Improve
By Kanchi Gupta
Modi’s election could help the two countries solidify their cooperation in trade and defense.
US, India, Japan to Hold Trilateral Naval Exercise
By Ankit Panda
The navies of India, Japan and the United States will conduct a trilateral naval exercise in the Northern Pacific.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Visits New Delhi
By Ankit Panda
Russia's Dmitry Rogozin is in India, marking their first major bilateral interaction since Modi's election victory.
Why Afghanistan Won't End Up Like Iraq
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Despite some worrying signs, Saturday’s elections in Afghanistan offer some positive glimpses of Afghanistan’s future.
Afghanistan’s 2014 Run-Off Election: An Observer’s Account
By Srinjoy Bose
An independent observer of the 2014 Afghan general elections offers his impressions of Afghanistan’s 2014 run-off vote.
How Representative Were India's Elections?
By Sanjay Kumar
India's 2014 elections are being regarded as a success but were they representative?
Modi in Bhutan: From Energy to Wellbeing
By Gaurav Daga
Tiny Bhutan has more to offer India than just hydropower.