Indian democracy

Elections in India represent a paradoxical see-saw between trust and crises of legitimacy.

While the intent of some of those calling for a new constitution is questionable, India needs to brainstorm why institutions like Parliament and the judiciary have failed to stem the rapid erosion of democracy.

Despite the use of language that would please the US, Jaishankar’s speech reflected a worldview that sounded similar to China's.

India’s pursuit of greatness will remain elusive if it fails to address inequality and revive its democratic and secular values.

The state, its judiciary, and law enforcement agencies have been captured in the service of communal politics.

In recent years, Washington and New Delhi have unprecedentedly been at odds with each other over democratic values.

By embracing some countries and excluding others, the US has squandered an opportunity to unite South Asia – at least ideologically – against Beijing.

Cooperation in Afghanistan, the Indo-Pacific and countering COVID-19 are on the agenda of the bilateral talks.

A recent global investigation found spyware called Pegasus had been used to target opposition figures and journalists in more than 50 countries, including India.

Modi's government has increasingly brandished sedition against critics, with police arguing that words or actions of dissent make them a threat to national security.

While the scope of legislation and debates in the Indian Parliament were reduced, these measures were temporary and lockdown-related.