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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.
June 22, 2023
Will Modi’s US Visit Provide a Cooling Solution to a Warming Planet?
By Zerin Osho and Kiran Ghosh
Climate change needs to be a key part of the agenda. Eliminating HFCs – the topic of a previous breakthrough – is a good place to start.
June 21, 2023
Study: Himalayan Glaciers Could Lose 80% of Their Volume if Global Warming Isn’t Controlled
By Sibi Arasu
Himalayan glaciers disappeared 65 percent faster since 2010 than in the previous decade. Reduced snow cover due to global warming will result in reduced fresh water for people living downstream.
June 21, 2023
Pakistan’s Long History of Throttling Press Freedom
By Asfandiyar
The power game between the military and political parties in the country has always taken a toll on the media space – to the country’s detriment.
June 20, 2023
The Securitization of Punjab’s Political Economy Crisis
By Mahika Khosla
Over a month after Amritpal Singh’s arrest, the root causes of tensions in Punjab remain largely ignored by New Delhi.
June 20, 2023
Biden is Feting the Indian PM Despite His Dismal Human Rights Record
By Aamer Madhani and Krutika Pathi
The U.S. President sees ties with India as vital to tackling challenges emanating from climate change, disruptions related to AI, and a rising China.
June 17, 2023
Why Nepalis Are Fighting on Both Sides of the Russia-Ukraine War
By Birat Anupam
A long tradition of serving in foreign militaries – and a lack of options at home – has drawn young Nepalis into the conflict.
June 16, 2023
IMF Slams New Pakistan Budget Proposal
By Munir Ahmed
Amid stalled negotiations over restarting a bailout package, the IMF has criticized the government for failing to implement a more fair tax system.
June 16, 2023
India and the US are Grappling with Uncomfortable Truths
By Mohamed Zeeshan
When Modi goes to Washington, the two sides are likely to sweep their problems under the carpet.
June 16, 2023
Kin of Forcefully Disappeared People in Bangladesh Demand Answers
By Mubashar Hasan
The forum Maayer Daak has helped people overcome their fear of further retribution from the state and speak up about enforced disappearances.
June 16, 2023
Is the Practice of Presidential Amnesty Fueling Impunity in Nepal?
By Shishir Bhatta
Pardoning a convict who masterminded a mass killing of policemen in 2015 will undermine police morale and subvert the rule of law.
June 15, 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy: Pakistan’s Coastal Belt Is on the Verge of Destruction
By Rahmat Tunio
As the cyclone moved toward landfall, thousands of people were at risk in Pakistan's Sindh province.
June 15, 2023
Recommended Changes in India’s Sedition Law May Intensify Government’s War Against Dissent
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
A mere inclination to incite violence rather than proof of actual violence or imminent threat to violence is reason for conviction under the suggested expanded scope of the law.