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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.
Sri Lankans Are Positive About Religious Diversity, Says Pew Survey
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The study also says that most Sri Lankans want monks and religious leaders to stay out of politics. Are political parties listening?
Is the US Coming Around to Backing India’s Position in Bangladesh?
By Mubashar Hasan
Is the priority it accords to containing China prompting the Biden administration to play along with India in standing by Bangladesh's PM Hasina?
Where Was ASEAN at India’s G20 Summit?
By Yanitha Meena Louis
As India expands its global influence, Southeast Asian nations should leverage its initiatives and renew ties.
Did Saudi Arabia Signal Willingness to De-hyphenate India and Pakistan in Its South Asia Policy?
By Sudha Ramachandran
The Saudi Crown Prince did not hop across to Pakistan after his recent trip to India.
What China’s Diplomatic Push in Afghanistan Means for Regional Stability
By Ureeda Khan and Syed Basim Raza
China's new ambassadorial appointment lays the groundwork for intensified cooperation between China and Afghanistan. That will have implications for Pakistan as well.
Pakistan’s Looming Constitutional Crisis Could Hurt Imran Khan
By Umair Jamal
President Arif Alvi, who is close to the former prime minister’s party, has acted unconstitutionally by proposing election dates.
The G20 Delhi Declaration Set the Climate Finance Agenda For COP28
By Archana Chaudhary
India’s G-20 presidency succeeded in pushing the climate funding envelope from the billions into the trillions.
Taliban Give a Warm Welcome to China’s New Ambassador
By Associated Press
New Ambassador Zhao Sheng was given the royal treatment in Kabul, as China continues to be the Taliban regime's most important foreign partner.
Is India’s Ruling BJP Getting Jittery?
By Sudha Ramachandran
The Modi government has announced a special session of Parliament. Is it planning to advance general elections?
France, Bangladesh Sign Deals to Provide Loans, Satellite Technology
By Julhas Alam
French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Dhaka is seen as a boost to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ahead of the general elections.
What Should India’s Name Be?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Bharat, India, Hindustan: A history of the words used to describe this ancient state.
Why Did India’s Defense Minister Cancel His Trip to Sri Lanka?
By Rathindra Kuruwita
A section of Sri Lankan officials believes that Colombo’s plans to make a power agreement with the Adani Group officially government-to-government could have prompted Delhi’s decision.