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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.
At Global South Summit, Modi Urges Unity ‘for the Greater Global Good’
By Sheikh Saaliq
India’s shift toward support for Israel risks putting it out of step with the developing world.
Indian Rescuers Prepare to Drill to Reach 40 Workers Trapped in a Tunnel
By Biswajeet Banerjee
A landslide in the under-construction mountain road in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand resulted in the collapse of the tunnel.
Religion and Bangladesh’s Political Parties
By Mubashar Hasan
Both the Awami League and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have Islamist allies and wear their religious identity with pride.
The Gulf’s Growing Influence Over the Maldives
By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
The Indian Ocean archipelago is seeking greater economic investment from Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
An Iranian Reversal on Afghan Refugees
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
The difference between the deportation policies targeting Afghans in both Pakistan and Iran is the noise surrounding these efforts.
Is Pakistan Eyeing Another Bigger IMF Deal?
By Umair Jamal
Its caretaker government is diligently implementing the terms of the current loan package, which would ease the way for an elected government to negotiate for more.
Gaza War Tests an Excellent Year for India-US Ties
By Mohamed Zeeshan
As the war drags on, New Delhi is unlikely to swim against the tide and align with Washington.
Pakistan’s Anti-migrant Crackdown Risks Radicalizing Deported Afghans
By Riazat Butt
It could fuel hatred for Pakistan among those who have been forced out of the country.
INDIA Bloc Takes a Backseat in Five State Assembly Elections
By Kavita Chowdhury
In three states, the election is a direct contest between the Congress and the BJP, and in the other two, the Congress is battling regional parties.
What Swirls Beneath Research Activity of Chinese Ships in the Indian Ocean?
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Collection of oceanic data will provide China with information about seabed resources and also help it prepare for submarine warfare.
Unleashing the Potential of AI in Pakistan’s Public Sector
By Sara Nazir
While Pakistan has started adopting AI in various departments, the overall pace of technological growth remains slow, and the government’s commitment to technology adoption appears insufficient.
US Plans to Build a $553 Million Terminal at Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port
By Bharatha Mallawarachi and Didi Tang
This is part of Washington’s efforts to compete with China’s rising influence in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia.