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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.
Why Did Modi’s Usage of Divinity as a Political Instrument Not Succeed?
By Ashutosh
Modi declared himself to be a messenger of God, and not of biological origin. The ploy did not work.
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 India and Pakistan’s T20 Cricket Showdown in New York Is Such a Big Deal
By Umer Hussain, M. Fahad Humayun, Simran Kaur Sethi, and Steve Bien-Aime
Cricket advocates could not have written a better script: a raucous crowd cheering on a rare matchup between cricket’s biggest rivals, taking place in the biggest media market in the U.S.
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.
Modi’s Third Term Likely to See Closer India-US Defense Ties
By David Rising and Ashok Sharma
The opposition Congress party is unlikely to challenge Modi's defense reforms but could pressure him on his handling of the border dispute with China.