Region
South Asia
India’s Armed Drone Fleet
By Saurav Jha
Progress in weaponizing drones is in step with the country’s more robust defense doctrine.
Understanding Pakistan’s Baloch Insurgency
By Karlos Zurutuza
Meet the actors behind South Asia's most under-reported armed movement.
The South Asia Nuclear Equation
By Kunal Singh
Recent remarks by a Pakistani general have reopened the debate on South Asia’s nuclear stability.
Russia and India: A 21st Century Decline
By Jayant Singh
What was once a robust defense trade has fallen away in recent years. Can it rebound?
Will Nagaland Ever Have Peace?
By Mukesh Rawat
After six decades, a resolution to India’s insurgency remains elusive.
India-France Relations: Look to the Indian Ocean
By Iskander Rehman
“At a grand strategic level, France and India’s interests in the Indian Ocean are closely aligned.”
India’s Soft Power Potential
By Sudha Ramachandran
The country has plenty, but it will need a more strategic approach to harness it.
Modi Remakes India-China Relations
By Shannon Tiezzi
Sadanand Dhume sits down with The Diplomat to discuss Modi's trip to China and India-China relations.
Sri Lanka: Balancing Ties Between China and the West
By Peshan Gunaratne and J. Berkshire Miller
The country’s foreign policy has shifted significantly since the elections. Will that continue?
Democracy, Maldives Style
By Royden D’Souza
A nascent democracy looks to be coming apart at the seams.
Britain-India: From Courted to Courtier
By Shairee Malhotra
What accounts for New Delhi’s relative indifference to London’s overtures?
Karachi’s Deadly Unrest
By Kiyya Baloch
A deadly bus attack underscores the tensions roiling Pakistan’s largest city.