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The Structural Challenge for Modi 3.0’s Global Messaging
By Armaan Mathur
Taking the nationalist route on foreign affairs could undermine India’s national objectives.
How Different Will Modi 3.0 Be From Previous Terms?
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Modi will need to set aside some Hindu nationalist goals to hold on to the support of his secular allies in government.
Pakistan-China Agree to Upgrade CPEC
By Umair Jamal
During Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Beijing, Pakistan sought to reassure China of its stability and security concerns. But will it deliver on its promises?
Modi 3.0 Will Face an Aggressive Opposition for First Time in a Decade
By Kavita Chowdhury
Even as the INDIA coalition waits for the ruling NDA to self-destruct, it will put the government under pressure in the Parliament.
Modi’s 3rd Inauguration Showcases a Focus on India’s Himalayan and Maritime Neighbors
By Rishi Gupta
Modi 3.0 pledges to persist with key foreign policy initiatives, particularly focusing on neighboring countries.
How Minorities Voted in the Indian General Election
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Results show that Muslims and Christians largely consolidated behind the Congress and its allies.
India-Bangladesh Relationship Under Modi 3.0 Won’t Change, But …
By Ali Riaz
Whether the Indian opposition will use its power to scrutinize Modi’s regional foreign policy and India-Bangladesh relations remains to be seen.
BJP ‘Proxies’ Routed in General Elections in Kashmir Valley
By Sudha Ramachandran
The National Conference won two of three seats in the valley while the third seat was won by a jailed Kashmiri political separatist.
India’s New Government Faces Job Creation Challenge
By Biswajit Dhar
The election results have proven that “Modi’s guarantee” is no longer enough. The people of India want stronger policies on employment and agriculture.
Why Did the Taliban’s Sirajuddin Haqqani Visit the UAE?
By Freshta Jalalzai
Haqqani meeting and shaking hands with officials from the affluent Gulf nation has ignited fervent speculation and debate.
Tibetan Participation in India’s Elections: Past, Present, and Future
By Kalyani Yeola and Tenzing Dhamdul
Historically, Tibetans have been reluctant to claim Indian citizenship (and their right to vote) over fears of losing their distinct identity. That is changing.
What Does a Chastized Modi Mean for the World?
By Mohamed Zeeshan
The Western personalized approach of building rapport with Modi to secure India’s strategic cooperation will have to change.