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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.
Pakistan Ceases Cross-Border Movement With India After Drug Bust
By Ankit Panda
Pakistan's response to an Indian drug bust highlights the weak foundations of bilateral trade talks.
Kejriwal’s Antics Cost Him His Honeymoon With The People
By Sanjay Kumar
Is Arvind Kejriwal not ready to lead New Delhi? His preference for protests over governance indicates as much.
The Hard Politics Of Fighter Aircraft: India, Russia, and the PAK FA
By Robert Farley
The Indian Air Force looks away from Russia for its fifth-generation fighter needs.
India and Pakistan Reduce Barriers To Cross-Border Trade
By Ankit Panda
Preliminary talks between India and Pakistan on trade have produced promising results.
Battle Lines Drawn for India's 2014 Parliamentary Elections
By Sanjay Kumar
As India gears up for parliamentary elections, what can voters expect?
Pakistan, China Discuss 3-Plant Nuclear Energy Deal
By Ankit Panda
China could sell Pakistan three more nuclear plants for $13 billion in coming years.
Northeast India Anticipates Seaport
By Nava Thakuria
A joint India-Myanmar project will give the region access to a port. But it is not without controversy.
India and Pakistan Continue Trade Talks
By Ankit Panda
India and Pakistan are engaged in trade talks, intended to maintain bilateral momentum ahead of India's elections.
India's UPA Government and Foreign Policy
By Ankit Panda
How did India's UPA government perform in terms of foreign policy during its 10 years in power?
Bangladesh’s Stranglehold Election
By Julia Bleckner
The election may be over, but the turmoil certainly isn’t.
Does an Upset Await the BJP?
By Mohit Uppal
Narendra Modi and his BJP are confident of victory in the coming elections. But the landscape is changing fast.
US-India Intelligence Officials Meet To Discuss Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
Despite a diplomatic row, U.S. and Indian intelligence officials are meeting to discuss the future of Afghanistan.