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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.
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.
Pakistan Will Import Electricity From India
By Ankit Panda
Pakistan has presented a draft MoU to India on importing 1,200 MW of electricity.
Bangladesh’s Media: Development and Challenges
By Tithe Farhana
The country’s media sector is growing, but journalism remains a risk business.
India Will Not Support Western Sanctions Against Russia
By Ankit Panda
Despite refusing to support unilateral sanctions, India may find it hard to continue its balancing game with Russia.
India's Top Secret 1962 China War Report Leaked
By The Diplomat Staff
The report has been classified top secret for over 50 years and is the subject of much speculation.
How India's National Elections Work
By Ankit Panda
India heads to the polls soon. Here's what's at stake and how the Indian electoral system works.
Pakistan to Grant India Most-Favored Nation Status
By Ankit Panda
The most-favored nation status issue will be a breakthrough in India-Pakistan trade relations.
It All Started With a Chappal
By Sonya Rehman
A renowned designer comes under fire for failing to acknowledge his Pakistan inspiration.
Shadows of Sikkim in Crimea
By Ankit Panda
One of the last examples of a successful non-reversed annexation took place in South Asia in the 1970s.
Implosion: Cataloguing Modern India
By Sanjay Kumar
Is India's national narrative fundamentally one of decay or of hope?
Time to Go Mobile in Indian Elections
By Abhay K.
With election turnouts on the decline, the time seems to be right to allow electronic voting in India.
Can India Catch Up With China in Myanmar?
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
China has a powerful economic presence, but India has some historical and institutional strengths.