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Sudha Ramachandran

Sudha Ramachandran

Sudha Ramachandran is South Asia editor at The Diplomat.

Sudha Ramachandran is a journalist based in Bengaluru, India. She writes on South Asian political and security issues and has closely followed developments in the region’s conflict zones. She is an adjunct faculty at the Asian College of Journalism in Chennai. Sudha has a doctoral degree from the School of International Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi.

Posts by Sudha Ramachandran
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August 15, 2019

Sri Lankans Up in Arms Over US Military Pacts

By Sudha Ramachandran
A proposed Status of Forces Agreement with the US is stirring up political controversy in Sri Lanka.
July 22, 2019

How Bangladesh Learned to Love the Belt and Road

By Sudha Ramachandran
Dhaka has largely avoided the major pitfalls of China’s initiative while embracing the gains.

May 31, 2019

India’s BIMSTEC Gambit

By Sudha Ramachandran
With SAARC stalled, India is turning to BIMSTEC to center its foreign policy.

February 28, 2019

India and Pakistan on the Brink

By Sudha Ramachandran
As South Asia's nuclear neighbors trade strikes and accusations, a fragile region holds its breath.

January 14, 2019

India Doubles Down on Chabahar Gambit

By Sudha Ramachandran
India continues its investment in the Iranian port, but the project's success is far from guaranteed.
October 29, 2018

Can Bhutan’s New Government Avoid Doklam 2.0?

By Sudha Ramachandran
The balancing act between China, India, and Bhutan's own interests continues under a new PM.

October 01, 2018

The Maldives’ New Government: Mission Impossible?

By Sudha Ramachandran
From reframing ties with China to advancing Maldivian democracy, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has a hard road ahead.
September 11, 2018

China Expands Its Footprint in Sri Lanka

By Sudha Ramachandran
China is moving into new geographical areas of Sri Lanka, where Indian influence has traditionally been strongest.

August 20, 2018

India’s Controversial Afghanistan Dams

By Sudha Ramachandran
Indian-built dams in Afghanistan are causing trouble with downstream states Iran and Pakistan.

June 20, 2018

Is China Bringing Peace to Afghanistan?

By Sudha Ramachandran
China’s role in Afghanistan is undoubtedly growing. What does that mean for the peace process?

March 13, 2018

Sri Lanka’s Anti-Muslim Violence

By Sudha Ramachandran
Anti-Muslim violence on the island has a long history tied to conceptions of Sinhalese-Buddhist identity.
February 08, 2018

India and the Maldives Emergency

By Sudha Ramachandran
Doing nothing is not an option, but there are few good choices for India.

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