Jiufen’s A-Mei Teahouse may not have inspired Miyazaki’s Spirited Away, but fans visit in droves anyway.

There’s no unweaving history’s tapestry in Central Asia.

The TV show’s formula reinforces European stereotypes about Asia.

Nepalese journalist switches to singing for storytelling.

The Silk Road, a “cultural artery," brought to the region all kinds of foreign influences.

Rep. Steve King's ahistorical commentary cannot go uncorrected.

Contrary to popular perception, some Islamic cultures have a long, vibrant history of tolerance for homosexual behavior.

Why the race argument cannot be ignored when addressing the attacks against African nationals in India.

In modern and ancient Asia alike, food and consumable products have been stores of wealth.

Discovering how most Muslims see their holy book means treading between the two extremes of radical Islam and liberal Western scholarship.

Historically and culturally, the Middle East and Southeast Asia have been tethered to India and China respectively.

2,500 years after his death, Cyrus the Great's tomb in Iran remains a site of mystery and wonder.

After years of negligence, Lahore's historic and cultural treasures are being rescued from further deterioration.

The Diplomat's Luke Hunt speaks with the stars of the rock band Cambodian Space Project.

While their governments might not get along, Indian and Pakistani civil society do just fine.

The Diplomat speaks with Adnan Malik about Pakistan's entertainment industry.