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Is India the ‘Mother of Democracies’?
March 24, 2023

Is India the ‘Mother of Democracies’?

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
While no one place can be called the "mother" of democracies, Indian democracy is as ancient as Greek democracy, and both evolved independently.
Once Again, Teesta River Issue Roils Bangladesh-India Relations
March 23, 2023

Once Again, Teesta River Issue Roils Bangladesh-India Relations

By Shafi Md Mostofa
India is planning two additional canals that will draw water from the transboundary river, impacting water flows to Bangladesh.

India Must Protect the 150 Million Women in the Informal Sector
March 23, 2023

India Must Protect the 150 Million Women in the Informal Sector

By Swati Dey
From sexual harassment protections to childcare and social security, women in India’s informal sector are often left outside the scope of government policies. 

The Progressive Decline of the Indian Parliament
March 23, 2023

The Progressive Decline of the Indian Parliament

By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Its efficiency has gone down drastically since 2009, but the ruling party disrupting parliamentary proceedings in recent years is a new trend.

India Police Hunt Sikh Leader, Arrest Separatist Supporters
March 22, 2023

India Police Hunt Sikh Leader, Arrest Separatist Supporters

By Sheikh Saaliq and Krutika Pathi
Indian police say they have arrested over 150 supporters of Amritpal Singh, but the separatist leader himself remains at large.
In India, Kishida Papers Over the Cracks on Ukraine
March 22, 2023

In India, Kishida Papers Over the Cracks on Ukraine

By Mohamed Zeeshan
The Japanese leader did a fine job finding a way to talk about Ukraine without really talking about Ukraine.

Pakistan’s Aurat March 2023: Another Year, Similar Challenges
March 22, 2023

Pakistan’s Aurat March 2023: Another Year, Similar Challenges

By Somaiyah Hafeez
The march for women’s rights continues to face harassment from the authorities and the public, alongside internal political divisions.
Kishida’s India Trip: A Reiteration of Strong India-Japan Ties
March 22, 2023

Kishida’s India Trip: A Reiteration of Strong India-Japan Ties

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
India and Japan’s shared concerns about China are a key driver of their growing relationship. 

In Afghanistan, Taliban Face a Growing Threat in ISKP
March 21, 2023

In Afghanistan, Taliban Face a Growing Threat in ISKP

By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
The Taliban are neither demonstrably capable of weakening ISKP, nor are they willing to accept any capacity enhancing external cooperation in this regard.

India-Japan Relations: Out of the Shadow of Ukraine
March 21, 2023

India-Japan Relations: Out of the Shadow of Ukraine

By Titli Basu
Amid fractured global politics, Kishida’s visit to New Delhi proved how crucial India in for Japan’s Indo-Pacific strategy.

IMF to Assess Sri Lankan Governance as Part of $3 Billion Bailout
March 21, 2023

IMF to Assess Sri Lankan Governance as Part of $3 Billion Bailout

By Krishan Francis
The country has the dubious distinction of being the first Asian country to face scrutiny for corruption as part of a bailout program.
India’s Coming Battle Over Its Supreme Court
March 21, 2023

India’s Coming Battle Over Its Supreme Court

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
At the center of the looming showdown between the apex court and parliament is the collegium system of appointing judges.

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