India democracy

India remains a vibrant democracy. Yet its senior leaders remain fundamentally illiberal, and their interests more closely align with authoritarian powers. 

The BJP is putting on a show of undimmed power even as the opposition displays a newfound confidence.

Sheikh Abdul Rashid is now a member of India's Parliament. He is also being held in jail on terrorism funding charges. What does his election mean for Kashmir?

India's democracy was once feted by the West as a model for the developing world. Now, it is increasingly treated as a has-been.

Is India becoming an “election-only democracy”?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently extolled India as the “mother of democracy.” His administration’s crackdown on dissent paints a different picture.

India’s 28 states and eight federal territories will vote at different times, with the first phase held on April 19 and the last on June 1.

Democracy and “shared values” play a major role in diplomacy – something that Pakistan seems to have overlooked.

Predictions of the demise of Indian democracy by American media and activists are exaggerated and reflect a narrow understanding of India’s history and complexity.

US officials say that President Biden will raise his concerns but will avoid lecturing the Indian PM on democracy during their formal talks.

Exploring the trajectory of the relationship in four key sectors: defense, global order, business and technology, and climate change.

A policy that does not respect that India does not need lessons in how to run its domestic affairs could push New Delhi to close ranks with other countries against the U.S.

The Indian prime minister gave an unusually narrow speech to avoid opening himself to criticism.

The guest list underscores the region’s ambivalent relationship with democracy and political freedom.

Canberra’s concern about China is no excuse for ignoring New Delhi’s rights abuses.

The BJP is trying to intimidate critics by accusing them of tax evasion or charging them with sedition.

Reports of the collapse of India’s democracy are often alarmist and misinformed.

Ironically, India’s performance on many social and political indices has worsened under the watch of a government extremely sensitive to Western criticism.

The 2008 Indo-U.S. nuclear deal shows India's democratic values can lead to significant gains for the country. Modi must keep that in mind.

The (unlikely) introduction of simultaneous elections in India would favor the richest national parties at the expense of regional parties.

America is no longer inspiring India. Instead, it is providing a justification for the political overreach and social polarization in Indian society.

The EU can’t make the same mistake with India it made with China: Ignoring rights concerns until it’s too late.

India’s lockdown raises concerns about the legitimacy of colonial-era laws that have been used to administer emergencies.

India’s international relations have become a hostage to its own domestic political and social chaos.