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Pratyush
Pratyush is a journalist and correspondent for The Diplomat based in New Delhi, India.
His interests include foreign affairs specializing in South Asia. He is a graduate of the London School of Economics.
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May 16, 2013
Afghan-Pakistani Border Row: A Double-Edged Sword for India
The Afghan-Pakistani border row mirrors and influences India’s border dispute with China.
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May 13, 2013
India and Pakistan: Reflections on a Legacy of Political Heroes
India and Pakistan love their political heroes, from Indira Gandhi to the recent campaign by Imran Khan.
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May 08, 2013
Graft: The Political Mantra for Karnataka’s Election Season
Karnataka’s state elections provide a glimpse of what to expect at India’s national polls in 2014.
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April 27, 2013
Bangladesh's Rana Plaza Nightmare
Reports indicate that over 2,000 people were in the Rana Plaza building on the outskirts of Dhaka when it collapsed.
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April 15, 2013
Growing India-Pakistan Trade Bodes Well for South Asia
Could an increase in India-Pakistan bilateral trade lead to a resolution of ongoing disputes?
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April 12, 2013
UN Arms Treaty: A Sore Spot for India’s Military
India’s position on the UN arms treaty reveals its need for more self-sufficiency in defense.
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April 06, 2013
Sri Lanka Continues to Strangle the Press
The BBC has ceased broadcasting in Sri Lanka, another sign of the deterioration of press freedom.
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April 01, 2013
Maldives Faces Mounting Diplomatic Pressure Before Mohamed Nasheed Trial
Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed’s trial will resume on April 4.
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March 22, 2013
The Democratization of India's Foreign Policy
India’s vote for Sri Lanka to have a war crimes investigation reveals the public’s sway over foreign affairs.
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March 15, 2013
A Point of No Return for the U.S.-Afghan Relationship?
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has accused the U.S. of working with the Taliban. A diplomatic tailspin ensues.
March 08, 2013
Indian President Visits a Tumultuous Bangladesh
For Indian head of state Pranab Mukherjee, the visit to Dhaka this week was more than symbolic.
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March 01, 2013
Argo, F**k Yourself: Iran and the Oscars
Iranians are none too pleased with the depiction of their country in Ben Affleck’s Oscar-winning film Argo.