South Asia
  1. The New Face of South Asia

    Terrorism, religious extremism and nuclear proliferation have given South Asia a depressing image. But there’s growing room for optimism.

  2. Al-Qaeda Goes Local in India

    India is becoming a hotbed of terrorist recruitment. Police corruption and shameful incidents like the Gujarat pogrom are making it even worse.

  3. Facing India’s Security Future

    India has just announced the launch of a National Task Force in its latest major reappraisal of its military needs. But will the government follow up?

  4. ‘Sri Lanka’s Killing Fields’

    The Diplomat speaks with Callum Macrae, director of 'Sri Lanka's Killing Fields,' about his documentary film and the controversy surrounding it.

  5. India’s Anti-Corruption Crusades

    Why civil society leaders like Anna Hazare and Bab Ramdev are seizing the initiative on tackling corruption in India.

  6. China Needles, India Responds

    The latest transport aircraft purchase by India is just a first step in a transformation of its military. It’s China that has it worried.

  7. Negotiations to Nowhere?

    India and Pakistan are set to resume talks as part of their reengagement process later this month. Don’t expect too much, says Sumit Ganguly.