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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.
Pervez Musharraf Formally Indicted for Treason
By Ankit Panda
A Pakistani court has brought five charges of treason against Pervez Musharraf.
The Indian Mujahideen are Leaderless
By Ankit Panda
The entire top leadership of the Indian Mujahideen, a home-grown terror group, has been arrested.
India and Sri Lanka: Playing the Long Game?
By Ankit Panda
Indian policy towards Sri Lanka is caught between the national interest and serving domestic interest groups.
Nepal’s Two Maoists Parties in Unification Bid
By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
After a significant loss of power, the two parties look set to come back together.
Pakistan Will Not Receive US Military Hardware from Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
Afghanistan will hang on to U.S. military equipment following the withdrawal; Pakistan will receive nothing.
Afghanistan’s Flawed Elections: Not All Karzai’s Fault
By Malaiz Daud
Next month’s election will likely feature serious irregularities. The blame should be shared.
Pakistan President Visits Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain visited Kabul for the first time since coming into office.
Politics in Bihar: Between Old and New
By Sanjay Kumar
Bihar's struggle: while people yearn for change the ruling class and political parties want to thrive on the status quo.
Interview with Reza Aslan
By Sanjay Kumar
The Diplomat speaks with scholar and writer Reza Aslan.
Taliban Ramp Up Violence Ahead of Afghan Election
By Ankit Panda
A group of Taliban gunmen and suicide bombers attacked Afghanistan's Independent Electoral Commission in Kabul.
India, Pakistan Remain Lacking in Nuclear Security
By Ankit Panda
India and Pakistan both have inadequate nuclear security provisions. What do they need to do?
India’s Growth Story Needs a New Actor
By Narain D. Batra
The country needs to go beyond its current IT sector in developing knowledge workers.