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religion
![Tajikistan: No Hajj, No Hijab, and Shave Your Beard Tajikistan: No Hajj, No Hijab, and Shave Your Beard](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-16_15-42-51.jpg)
Tajikistan: No Hajj, No Hijab, and Shave Your Beard
By Catherine Putz
In a Muslim-majority country, state control of religious expression tightens.
1.5 Billion Muslims May Live in Asia in 2050
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
How will Asia's religious landscape evolve over the 21st century? A new study offers insight into this question.
![Spring: The Season of Festivals in South Asia Spring: The Season of Festivals in South Asia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-03-20_15-30-51.jpg)
Spring: The Season of Festivals in South Asia
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
South and Central Asia have a rich tradition of springtime celebrations.
![Can Atheistic China Play Conflict Mediator in ‘God’s Century’? Can Atheistic China Play Conflict Mediator in ‘God’s Century’?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-26_13-39-48.jpg)
Can Atheistic China Play Conflict Mediator in ‘God’s Century’?
By James Chen
As China becomes more involved in international conflicts, it will need to understand the role of religion.
![The Rise of Apostasy and Blasphemy Laws The Rise of Apostasy and Blasphemy Laws](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-07-18_05-31-34.jpg)
The Rise of Apostasy and Blasphemy Laws
By Vishal Arora
Dr. Paul Marshall on the rise of apostasy and blasphemy laws, and the threat they represent to religious freedom.
![Is Communist China Christianity’s Future? Is Communist China Christianity’s Future?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-04-25_20-26-30.jpg)
Is Communist China Christianity’s Future?
By Zachary Keck
New estimates predict China will soon be home to the world’s largest Christian community.
![The Religious Origins of Western Strategy The Religious Origins of Western Strategy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-04-16_04-05-36.jpg)
The Religious Origins of Western Strategy
By James R. Holmes
The West’s uneasiness with misdirection might be rooted in Christianity.
![Asia Leads World in Religious Diversity Asia Leads World in Religious Diversity](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-04-08_19-37-32.jpg)
Asia Leads World in Religious Diversity
By Zachary Keck
According to a new Pew poll, the Asia-Pacific has the highest level of religious diversity in the world.
![Pope Francis' China Challenge Pope Francis' China Challenge](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-01-30_00-24-33.jpg)
Pope Francis' China Challenge
By Justin McDonnell
China and the Vatican don't have the best of historical relationships. Could Pope Francis change that?
![The Atheists of Beijing The Atheists of Beijing](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-03-14_00-32-51.jpg)
The Atheists of Beijing
By Zachary Keck
Less people in China believe that faith in God is necessary to be a moral person than any other country.
![The New Age of Nationalism The New Age of Nationalism](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-01-30_08-12-21.jpg)
The New Age of Nationalism
By Zachary Keck
The 21st century will be defined by nationalism; not religion or culture.
![US Must Separate Religion and Iran Policy US Must Separate Religion and Iran Policy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sizes/thumbnail/1099_5242b52902caf.jpg)
US Must Separate Religion and Iran Policy
Despite their own religiosity, American politicians express alarm at the theological nature of Iran’s political system.