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India
The Emergence of a New Hinduism
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India is changing fast, and Hinduism is keeping up.
Why the US Should Encourage Closer Sino-Indian Ties
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A "deadlocked alliance" between Beijing and New Delhi may be good news for the United States.
Political Violence Grows in Bangladesh
By Ankit Panda
Plus, India's DRDO sacks its head, Afghanistan and Pakistan relations, PLA infantry, and more. Weekend links.
Asian Geopolitical Trends in 2015
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's editors kick off 2015 with a discussion of the geopolitical trends to watch in the Asia-Pacific.
3 Biggest Misconceptions About India
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Despite its huge size and population, there are several common misconceptions about India.
The Geopolitics of South Asian Political Stability
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
A recent essay by Robert Kaplan offers fascinating insight into South Asia's political stability.
Australia’s FTA Balancing Act
By Clint Richards
New Chinese and Indian agreements highlight Canberra’s evolving Indo-Pacific trade strategy.
3 Reasons Modi Is Misguided on Pakistan
By David J. Karl
Modi's hardline policy towards Pakistan needs to be backed by substantive engagement.
The Myth of India as a Great Power
By Zachary Keck
Plus, Fukuyama on dealing with China and Xi Jinping as China’s new imperial president. Pacific Realist links.
Diwali: An Indian Festival Goes Global
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Indians the world over celebrated Diwali this Thursday, as did U.S. President Barack Obama.
From 'Looking' East to 'Acting' East: India’s Own Pivot to Asia
By Michael Kugelman & Raymond E. Vickery Jr.
Under Modi, India has gone from merely "looking east" to acting east, and that's good news for Indo-U.S. relations.
Narendra Modi's American Exceptionalism
By Raymond E. Vickery Jr.
Like many Americans, Modi believes in national “exceptionalism.” But for him the exceptional nation is India.