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Colonialism
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November 12, 2015
Colonial Diamonds Are Forever: India and the Koh-i-Noor Diamond
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
A group of prominent Indians want the return of the Koh-i-Noor diamond, which remains in the hands of the British monarchy.
October 08, 2015
250 Years Ago, This Event Changed Everything in South Asia
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
250 years ago, British rule over India began de jure.
September 11, 2015
Here's the Real Reason Why India's Economy Is Smaller Than China's
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Why did India's economy falter?
July 29, 2015
Should India Thank British Rule For a Free Press?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The British were instrumental in creating the one institution that, like nothing else, helped bring down their rule in India.
July 24, 2015
Sorry, the United Kingdom Does Not Owe India Reparations
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
There are good reasons why Britain doesn't owe India reparations.
July 17, 2015
No English Please, We're Pakistani
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Pakistan's government wants its officials to use Urdu in their official speeches, at home or abroad.
June 22, 2015
Thief or Anti-Colonial Agitator: Who Is Andre Malraux?
By Poppy McPherson
A new book explains how Andre Malraux became a human rights activist in French Indochina after failing as a thief.
May 05, 2015
Glimpses of Cambodia's French Past
By Poppy McPherson
Cambodia's foremost filmmaker discusses his new documentary about colonialism.
February 10, 2015
Singapore: A Mutiny Like No Other
By Joseph Hammond
The Singapore Mutiny of 1915 would have profound consequences for the future of Asia.
February 05, 2015
Was Colonialism Good for Asia?
By David Volodzko
In controversial remarks, Taipei's new mayor argued that colonialism is the secret to "more advanced" culture today.
October 01, 2014
5 Lessons from the Hong Kong Protests
By Andong Peng
As the protests continue, our correspondent draws a mixed bag of lessons.
December 27, 2013
The Case Against India’s Diplomat
By Omer Aziz
There are complex historical reasons for India’s outrage over the recent arrest of one of its diplomats.
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