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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.
Bangladesh and the Qatar World Cup
By Hossain Delwar
While Bangladesh’s national team is not playing in Qatar, its nationals had a crucial role in building the World Cup infrastructure.
Pakistan Demands Taliban Prevent Attacks After Suicide Bomb
By Munir Ahmed
The latest claim by the Pakistani Taliban underlined the threat of Afghanistan turning into a haven for militants, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan said.
What India’s UPR Means for the Quad
By Ria Chakrabarty
Lawmakers in Tokyo, Canberra, Washington, and even Seoul should not shy away from pushing New Delhi to uphold its commitment to human rights.
Pakistani Taliban Suicide Bomber Targets Police Protecting Polio Teams
By Abdul Sattar and Munir Ahmed
The group, which called off the cease-fire recently, said the attack was to avenge the killing of their former spokesperson, Abdul Wali.
Why Banning Hybrid Radical Groups May be Counterproductive in South Asia
By Abdul Basit
Rather than looking at them only through the narrow lens of terrorism, a more interdisciplinary approach that leads to nuanced policymaking is likely to be more useful.
Pakistan Taliban Ends Ceasefire With Govt, Vows New Attacks
By Munir Ahmed
The announcement came a day before General Asim Munir takes charge as army chief.
Israeli Filmmaker’s Comments on Kashmir Film Stoke Controversy
By Sheikh Saliq
Filmaker Nadav Lapid’s comment that “The Kashmir Files” is a “vulgar movie” and “propaganda” evoked a sharp response from Israel's ambassador to India.
Nepali Voters Deliver a Fractured Mandate in Parliamentary Elections
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
While the Nepali Congress won the most seats, the CPN-UML surged ahead to win the largest share of votes.
Can Narendra Modi Practice at Home What He Preaches Abroad?
By Muqtedar Khan
Modi's silence on hate speech and calls for the genocide of Muslims indicates that he is okay with it. If not, why would he not say so?
India Engages Myanmar
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
What explains New Delhi’s greater engagement with the country's military government?
Gen. Munir’s Appointment as Army Chief Bodes Well for Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
The civilian leadership seems to have realized that merit and seniority rather than political considerations should determine the selection of the army chief.
India and ASEAN Upgrade Their Partnership
By Rathindra Kuruwita
As comprehensive security partners, they can be expected to engage in deeper cooperation relating to maritime security and disaster risk reduction.