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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.
Indian PM Narendra Modi Will Address a Joint Session of US Congress
April 30, 2016
Indian PM Narendra Modi Will Address a Joint Session of US Congress
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The last time an Indian prime minister addressed the U.S. Congress was in 2005.
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Afghanistan: Why Ashraf Ghani's New Strategy Won't Work
April 30, 2016
Afghanistan: Why Ashraf Ghani's New Strategy Won't Work
Ashraf Ghani's new approach won't help him win Afghanistan's long struggle against the Taliban.
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Afghanistan: Why Ashraf Ghani's New Strategy Won't Work
The Future of India-Saudi Arabia Relations
April 30, 2016
The Future of India-Saudi Arabia Relations
With complementary needs in trade and investment, New Delhi and Riyadh can take their relationship to the next level.
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The Future of India-Saudi Arabia Relations
India's Pluralistic Islam Under Siege
April 29, 2016
India's Pluralistic Islam Under Siege
Saudi-exported Salafism is trying to "purify" India's pluralistic strands of Islam.
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India's Pluralistic Islam Under Siege
Samantha Power Misses the Mark on Sri Lanka (Again)
April 29, 2016
Samantha Power Misses the Mark on Sri Lanka (Again)
The Obama administration’s messaging on Sri Lanka misses the mark yet again.
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Samantha Power Misses the Mark on Sri Lanka (Again)
India’s Strategic Autonomy: Lost or Finally on the Right Track?
April 29, 2016
India’s Strategic Autonomy: Lost or Finally on the Right Track?
Interpreting India's recent signals to the United States and China.
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India’s Strategic Autonomy: Lost or Finally on the Right Track?
Ashraf Ghani's New Plan to Win Afghanistan's Long War Against the Taliban
April 28, 2016
Ashraf Ghani's New Plan to Win Afghanistan's Long War Against the Taliban
Afghanistan's president appears determined to move beyond peace talks.
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Ashraf Ghani's New Plan to Win Afghanistan's Long War Against the Taliban
India and Pakistan: Still Stuck in a Rut
April 28, 2016
India and Pakistan: Still Stuck in a Rut
Diplomatic engagement persists between India and Pakistan, but there's little reason for optimism.
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India and Pakistan: Still Stuck in a Rut
The Dolkun Isa Visa Affair: India Mishandles China, Once Again
April 28, 2016
The Dolkun Isa Visa Affair: India Mishandles China, Once Again
India's bungled handling of Dolkun Isa's visa will have long-term ramifications for Delhi's China policy.
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The Dolkun Isa Visa Affair: India Mishandles China, Once Again
Why Violence in Kashmir Is Getting Worse
April 27, 2016
Why Violence in Kashmir Is Getting Worse
How Hindu nationalism and Indian security policies help fuel Kashmir's independence movement.
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Why Violence in Kashmir Is Getting Worse
Afghanistan and Pakistan Return to the Blame Game After the Kabul Attacks
April 27, 2016
Afghanistan and Pakistan Return to the Blame Game After the Kabul Attacks
Afghanistan is playing the blame game with Pakistan once again. Islamabad and Kabul need to focus on the fight against terror.
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Afghanistan and Pakistan Return to the Blame Game After the Kabul Attacks
2 More Bangladeshi Activists Murdered
April 27, 2016
2 More Bangladeshi Activists Murdered
Four liberals have been murdered in Bangladesh this month: two LGBT activists, a professor, and a law student.
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2 More Bangladeshi Activists Murdered
Just How Many ISIS Fighters Are There in Afghanistan?
April 27, 2016
Just How Many ISIS Fighters Are There in Afghanistan?
Estimates from Moscow’s special envoy to Kabul are a constantly changing thing.
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Just How Many ISIS Fighters Are There in Afghanistan?
Survival in the Disaster Zone: Nepal's Arduous Recovery
April 27, 2016
Survival in the Disaster Zone: Nepal's Arduous Recovery
Findings from a new survey show that a year on from Nepal’s earthquake, communities are struggling to get by as reconstruction aid fails to arrive.
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Survival in the Disaster Zone: Nepal's Arduous Recovery
30 Million Pending Cases: Fixing India's Overburdened Judiciary
April 26, 2016
30 Million Pending Cases: Fixing India's Overburdened Judiciary
Is there a short-term solution for India's backlogged courts?
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30 Million Pending Cases: Fixing India's Overburdened Judiciary
Afghan President Blames Pakistan for Sheltering Taliban
April 26, 2016
Afghan President Blames Pakistan for Sheltering Taliban
Ghani said militant groups “are being hosted and aided from the territory of Pakistan.”
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Afghan President Blames Pakistan for Sheltering Taliban
Russia's Plan for Afghanistan
April 25, 2016
Russia's Plan for Afghanistan
Putin is preparing for the worst-case scenario in Afghanistan.
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Russia's Plan for Afghanistan
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