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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.
Why India Must Revive Its Manufacturing Sector
By Abhirup Bhunia
With a rising urban population, the country needs to look beyond its services sector.
Narendra Modi Gets Tough On China
By Ankit Panda
At a rally in India's northeast, Narendra Modi came down hard on China's "expansionist attitude."
Women and Girls, A Commodity: Human Trafficking in Nepal
By Kiran Nazish
Sex trafficking is a growing problem in Nepal. The Diplomat's Kiran Nazish reports from Kathmandu.
India Adds A 29th State
By Sanjay Kumar
India voted to create a 29th state with important political and demographic consequences.
China Offers To Finance 30 Percent Of Indian Infrastructure Spending Through 2017
By Ankit Panda
The offer would see $300 billion of Chinese funding flow into India through 2017.
Akhlaq Ahmed: A Voice of Pakistan
By Sonya Rehman
An interview with the son of one of Pakistan’s most renowned vocalists.
Iran 'May Send Forces Into Pakistan'
By Ankit Panda
A recent attack involving Sunni militants on the Iran-Pakistan border highlights differences between the two neighbors.
India's Shrinking Liberal Space
By Sanjay Kumar
Penguin India's decision to ban a book demonstrates the growing influence of illiberal elements in Indian society.
Kejriwal Resigns In New Delhi: What Next For the AAP?
By Sanjay Kumar
Arvind Kejriwal's decision to resign as Chief Minister throws the future of the AAP into flux.
Bangladesh’s Bumpy Ride
By Brig. (Ret.) SK Chatterji
The country needs to combine stability with economic growth. It won’t be easy.
India and Pakistan Resume Cross-Border Trade After Heroin Row
By Ankit Panda
Also, Modi meets U.S. diplomat, green-on-blue attacks are back, and pepper spray in parliament.
Pakistan-U.S. Dialogue Welcomed Ahead of 2014 Drawdown
By Idrees Ali
A recent Pakistani delegation to Washington continues a thaw in relations.