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Unpacking Modi’s Summit for Democracy Speech

Unpacking Modi’s Summit for Democracy Speech

By Ashutosh Nagda and Angshuman Choudhury
The Indian prime minister gave an unusually narrow speech to avoid opening himself to criticism.
Calls for Repealing AFSPA Grow Louder in India’s Northeast

Calls for Repealing AFSPA Grow Louder in India’s Northeast

By Rajeev Bhattacharya
The Indian Army’s killing of innocent civilians in Nagaland has triggered angry protests in the region.

Aam Aadmi Party’s Right-Turn

Aam Aadmi Party’s Right-Turn

By Tarushi Aswani
Its "soft Hindutva" rhetoric is aimed at drawing Hindu votes.

Examining the Taliban’s Words, Thoughts, and Deeds, Part I: The Myth of Taliban 2.0

Examining the Taliban’s Words, Thoughts, and Deeds, Part I: The Myth of Taliban 2.0

By Mohammad Bashir Mobasher and Mohammad Qadam Shah
Since taking power in August 2021, the Taliban have been on a PR blitz to re-brand for international audiences.

Why Did Russian President Putin Visit India?

Why Did Russian President Putin Visit India?

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Contradictions in the India-Russia relationship, rooted in China and the Quad, will be difficult to overcome in the long term.
‘We Are Committed in Principle to Women Participation,’ Says Taliban Minister

‘We Are Committed in Principle to Women Participation,’ Says Taliban Minister

By Kathy Gannon
The Taliban’s interim Foreign Minister Muttaqi said that his government has no issue with the US.

Biden’s Exclusive Democracy Summit Disappoints

Biden’s Exclusive Democracy Summit Disappoints

By Mohamed Zeeshan
By embracing some countries and excluding others, the US has squandered an opportunity to unite South Asia – at least ideologically – against Beijing.
Putin’s Visit Strengthens India’s Strategic Autonomy Stance

Putin’s Visit Strengthens India’s Strategic Autonomy Stance

By Dalbir Ahlawat
Even as India tilts closer to the U.S., Russia continues to play a crucial role for Indian strategy.

Loktak Lake: The Human and Environmental Costs of Hydropower

Loktak Lake: The Human and Environmental Costs of Hydropower

By Eileen McDougall
A dam in Manipur showcases the long-term impact on both ecology and local communities.

Uttar Pradesh 2022: A Blueprint for the Yogi’s Hindu Rashtra

Uttar Pradesh 2022: A Blueprint for the Yogi’s Hindu Rashtra

By Antara Chakraborthy and Pravin Prakash
The expected victory of Yogi Adityanath in India’s most populous state, offers valuable lessons abut the BJP’s aspirations for national hegemony and an ethnic democracy.

Afghanistan Shrivels in Worst Drought in Decades

Afghanistan Shrivels in Worst Drought in Decades

By Mstyslav Chernov
Along with fighting, the drought has contributed to displacing over 700,000 people from their homes this year.
Blasphemy Killing Could Cast a Shadow on Pakistan’s Economy

Blasphemy Killing Could Cast a Shadow on Pakistan’s Economy

By Umair Jamal
Why would foreign investors want to visit Pakistan if they could get lynched on accusations of blasphemy?

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