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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.
Afghanistan’s 2014 Election: An Observer’s Account
By Srinjoy Bose
An independent observer of the 2014 Afghan general elections offers his impressions of Afghanistan's historic election day.
China Protests Youth Exchange with India, Highlighting Arunachal Dispute
By Ankit Panda
China has requested that India remove delegates from Arunachal Pradesh for an annual youth exchange.
Microfinance Faces Uncertain Future in Bangladesh
By Ankit Panda
The Bangladesh government should reevaluate its pursuit to regulate and nationalize the operations of the Grameen Bank.
India: Dehorning the Rhino
By Nava Thakuria
A proposed initiative aimed at saving a vulnerable animal angers conservationists.
India’s Worsening Water Crisis
By Ram Mashru
114 million Indians will soon face desperate domestic, agricultural and industrial shortages borne of a water crisis.
How Long Can Narendra Modi Evade Questions?
By Sanjay Kumar
Never before has a prospective Indian Prime Minister polarized so many. Can Narendra Modi address his past?
Indian Supreme Court Creates ‘Third Gender’ Category for Transgenders
By Zachary Keck
The Indian Supreme Court’s ruling on Tuesday aims to empower India’s Hirja population.
Room for India-China Cooperation in Afghanistan?
By Ankit Panda
There are good strategic reasons for India and China to cooperate in Afghanistan.
Emerging Possibilities in Kabul as Afghan Election Results Trickle In
By Sanjay Kumar
Initial results suggest that Abdullah Abdullah is in the lead in Afghanistan's presidential election.
India’s Latin American Policy: Looking Beyond Brazil
By Tridivesh Singh Maini and Sridhar Ramaswamy
For many years, India has focused its Latin American policy almost exclusively on Brazil. It is time for that to change.
In India, Politics Is Criminal
By Ram Mashru
One-third of Indian MPs have criminal charges pending. Can this situation be fixed?
The Growing Media Presence of Pakistan’s Militants
By Arsla Jawaid
Through media intimidation and neglect, militants are gaining access to an increasingly large audience in Pakistan.