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The Cracks in India’s Democracy
By Pius Fozan
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently extolled India as the “mother of democracy.” His administration’s crackdown on dissent paints a different picture.
India’s Election Will Stretch Over 44 Days. Why Does It Take So Long?
By Krutika Pathi
India’s 28 states and eight federal territories will vote at different times, with the first phase held on April 19 and the last on June 1.
Why India Became Indispensable to US Foreign Policy and Pakistan Was Left Behind
By Syed Abdul Ahad Waseem
Democracy and “shared values” play a major role in diplomacy – something that Pakistan seems to have overlooked.
America’s India Problem
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Predictions of the demise of Indian democracy by American media and activists are exaggerated and reflect a narrow understanding of India’s history and complexity.
Modi’s State Visit to the US is Shadowed by Human Rights Concerns
By Aamer Madhani
US officials say that President Biden will raise his concerns but will avoid lecturing the Indian PM on democracy during their formal talks.
Modi Comes to Washington: Prospects and Challenges for India-US Relations
By C. Raja Mohan, Manjari Chatterjee Miller, Mukesh Aghi, Farwa Aamer, and Meera Gopal
Exploring the trajectory of the relationship in four key sectors: defense, global order, business and technology, and climate change.
How the US Is Pushing India Away
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
A policy that does not respect that India does not need lessons in how to run its domestic affairs could push New Delhi to close ranks with other countries against the U.S.
Unpacking Modi’s Summit for Democracy Speech
By Ashutosh Nagda and Angshuman Choudhury
The Indian prime minister gave an unusually narrow speech to avoid opening himself to criticism.
Which Asia-Pacific Countries Were (and Weren’t) Invited to the US Summit for Democracy?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The guest list underscores the region’s ambivalent relationship with democracy and political freedom.
Australia’s Relationship With India Is Concerning
By Dechlan Brennan
Canberra’s concern about China is no excuse for ignoring New Delhi’s rights abuses.
Modi Government’s Growing Use of the Iron Fist
By Kavita Chowdhury
The BJP is trying to intimidate critics by accusing them of tax evasion or charging them with sedition.
Why India’s Democracy is Not Dying
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Reports of the collapse of India’s democracy are often alarmist and misinformed.
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