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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, 2022

With Dalai Lama’s Ladakh Visit, India Pokes China in the Eyes

By Sudha Ramachandran
As if the Dalai Lama’s month-long visit to Ladakh wasn’t enough to infuriate China, India last week flew him to a remote village there in a military aircraft.
August 12, 2022

BJP Government Stirs a Flag Frenzy in India

By Sudha Ramachandran
Hindu nationalists collaborated with colonial rulers but are now projecting themselves as flagbearers of Indian nationalism.

August 03, 2022

China Thumbs Its Nose at India in Sri Lanka

By Sudha Ramachandran
Despite New Delhi’s objections, Colombo has permitted a Chinese "research and survey" ship to dock at Hambantota Port soon.

July 30, 2022

China Advances Into Bhutan’s Doklam; India Watches

By Sudha Ramachandran
Has New Delhi accepted China’s advancing occupation of the Doklam plateau as a fait accompli?

July 12, 2022

India Mourns Demise of ‘Great Friend’ Abe Shinzo

By Sudha Ramachandran
Under Abe’s government, Japan’s ties with India expanded beyond economic relations to include nuclear and security cooperation too.
July 07, 2022

India’s Double-Faced Approach to Terrorism

By Sudha Ramachandran
The Muslim killers of a Hindu tailor have rightly been charged under a terrorism law. But Hindutva extremists are rarely punished, let alone charged under terrorism laws.

June 29, 2022

Co-Founder of Fact-Checking Website Arrested in India

By Sudha Ramachandran
Mohammed Zubair’s work, which was critical of the government and outed peddlers of fake news, seems to have ruffled feathers.
June 20, 2022

Attack on Sikh Temple in Kabul Deals Another Blow to Afghan Sikh Community

By Sudha Ramachandran
The assault, which was carried out by ISKP, will slow India’s decision to re-open its embassy in the Afghan capital.

June 10, 2022

India Makes Its Relationship With the Taliban Regime More Official

By Sudha Ramachandran
Indian and Taliban officials are reported to have discussed diplomatic relations during a recent meeting in Kabul.

June 02, 2022

Life Imprisonment for Kashmiri Separatist Yasin Malik

By Sudha Ramachandran
By locking up moderate separatists New Delhi has slammed the door shut on a negotiated settlement to the Kashmir conflict.

May 14, 2022

India’s Supreme Court Pauses Sedition Trials

By Sudha Ramachandran
Although the Narendra Modi government said it will “re-examine” and “re-consider” the sedition law, its apparent change of heart is unconvincing.
May 11, 2022

Decree Banning ‘India Out’ Campaign in Maldives Fuels Protests

By Sudha Ramachandran
President Solih is up against opposition parties as well as rivals within the ruling MDP.

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