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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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March 30, 2016

Iran, China and the Silk Road Train

By Sudha Ramachandran
The Yiwu-Tehran train is a significant part of Beijing’s plans for regional integration.
February 23, 2016

Does India Really Need to Defend the Siachen Glacier?

By Sudha Ramachandran
The latest tragedy has triggered debate over the need to station soldiers on the icy heights.

December 24, 2015

Narendra Modi: The Limits of a Political Rock Star

By Sudha Ramachandran
After a soaring 2014, this was the year the Indian prime minister and the BJP fell to earth.

October 30, 2015

Indian National Congress: A Party in Crisis

By Sudha Ramachandran
Weak leadership has left the party wandering the political wilderness.

August 13, 2015

Sri Lanka’s Elections: Rajapaksa Tries a Comeback

By Sudha Ramachandran
The former president is leaving no stone unturned in his bid to become prime minister.
July 02, 2015

India’s Controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act

By Sudha Ramachandran
The Army claims the AFSPA is needed to handle insurgencies. Critics cite many abuses.

April 03, 2015

Water Wars: China, India and the Great Dam Rush

By Sudha Ramachandran
The construction of dams on major rivers has serious implications for millions living downstream.
February 26, 2015

A New Era for India-Sri Lanka Relations?

By Sudha Ramachandran
A recent visit has encouraged optimism, but India will struggle to counter China’s influence.

December 15, 2014

The High-Stakes Battle for Sri Lanka’s Presidency

By Sudha Ramachandran
An invigorated opposition presents a challenge for Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

December 03, 2014

New Era in Russia-Pakistan Relations?

By Sudha Ramachandran
Bilateral ties have long been rocky, but a recent defense deal marks a turning point.

October 13, 2014

India’s Impressive Space Program

By Sudha Ramachandran
The recent Mars orbit caps an impressive track record for the country’s space agency.
September 15, 2014

Cleaning Up the Ganges

By Sudha Ramachandran
Narendra Modi will need more than just rhetoric to clean up India’s most important river.

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