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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.
Treason, Contempt, Exposing Secrets. Legal Challenges Against Imran Khan Keep Growing
By Munir Ahmed
Since his ouster from power in a no-confidence vote in the parliament in April last year, the former Pakistani PM has been slapped with more than 150 legal cases.
Climate Concerns: Pakistan’s Environmental Challenges and Policy Shortcomings
By Abdul Waheed Bhutto
Pakistan’s climate change policy must broaden its scope to address additional factors contributing to climate change, such as deforestation, unsustainable agricultural practices, urbanization, and industrial emissions.
India’s Parliament Rocked by Protests for a Third Day Over Violence in Manipur State
By Associated Press
Opposition parties are demanding a statement from the Prime Minister in Parliament. Until last Thursday Modi had refused to utter a word on the situation in the state.
It is ‘INDIA’ Versus the BJP-led NDA in the 2024 General Election
By Kavita Chowdhury
India’s new opposition alliance has given itself a smart name. But can its constituent parties hold together and unseat the ruling BJP?
40 Years Since Black July, No Change, No Justice in Sri Lanka
By Archana Ravichandradeva and Ambihai Akilan
To date, no government official, politician, or civilian has been held accountable for the violence against Tamils seen during Black July.
An Era of Extremes in South Asia: A Crisis of Health, Development, and Policy Planning
By Ishani Palandurkar
South Asia is one of the most vulnerable regions in the world to climate extremes, which bring serious health complications.
High-level Visits Increase Ahead of Nepali PM Dahal’s Visit to China
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
Beijing is apprehensive that Nepal will allow itself to be used by third countries -- the U.S. -- against Chinese interests.
Ukraine and Pakistan Call for Restoring Black Sea Grain Deal After Talks in Islamabad
By Munir Ahmed
On Monday, Russia said it was pulling out of a 2022 deal that allowed grain to flow to countries in Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
Sri Lankan President’s Visit to India Signals Growing Economic and Energy Ties
By Krutika Pathi and Bharatha Mallawarachi
Agreements on connectivity, renewable energy and technology were signed during Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit.
India’s PM Modi Breaks 76-Day Silence Over Manipur Ethnic Violence
By Sheikh Saaliq
His statement followed a viral video of a mob molesting women and came ahead of parliament’s monsoon session.
India Sets Sights on Home-mined Minerals to Boost its Clean Energy Plans
By Anupam Nath and Sibi Arasu
Chromium, used mostly as a coating to stop rust in steel and car parts, has been deemed necessary for India's transition to cleaner energy.
G20 Finance Chiefs End Meeting in India Without Consensus on the War in Ukraine
By Krutika Pathi
The meeting failed to issue a final communique. Host India issued an outcome document instead.