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Indian FM Speaks Hard Truths on India’s Foreign Policy Goals
September 01, 2022

Indian FM Speaks Hard Truths on India’s Foreign Policy Goals

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

Food for Thought as Independent India Turns 75
August 12, 2022

Food for Thought as Independent India Turns 75

By Muqtedar Khan
India’s pursuit of greatness will remain elusive if it fails to address inequality and revive its democratic and secular values.
India’s Struggle Between Democracy and Authoritarianism
June 29, 2022

India’s Struggle Between Democracy and Authoritarianism

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

Can Modi’s India be an Ally of the West?
March 01, 2022

Can Modi’s India be an Ally of the West?

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

Biden’s Exclusive Democracy Summit Disappoints
December 13, 2021

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.

Will US Concerns Over India’s Democracy Dampen the Mood During Blinken’s Visit?
July 26, 2021

Will US Concerns Over India’s Democracy Dampen the Mood During Blinken’s Visit?

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

Protests Erupt in India’s Parliament Over Spying Scandal
July 21, 2021

Protests Erupt in India’s Parliament Over Spying Scandal

By Sheikh Saaliq and Krutika Pathi
A recent global investigation found spyware called Pegasus had been used to target opposition figures and journalists in more than 50 countries, including India.
Indian Activist’s Arrest Spotlights Crackdown on Dissent
March 10, 2021

Indian Activist’s Arrest Spotlights Crackdown on Dissent

By Associated Press
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.

Did India’s Parliament Restrict Democratic Debate With Lockdown Measures? 
December 02, 2020

Did India’s Parliament Restrict Democratic Debate With Lockdown Measures? 

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

India’s Grand Road to Nothingness in Kashmir
February 18, 2020

India’s Grand Road to Nothingness in Kashmir

By Mohamed Zeeshan
The Modi government needs to find a way to reengage with Kashmiri civil society—before it’s too late.

Is Democracy Still Relevant to the US-India Relationship?
January 10, 2019

Is Democracy Still Relevant to the US-India Relationship?

By Raymond E. Vickery, Jr.
The United States and India should reaffirm democracy as a driving consideration in the conduct of their foreign relations and choice of strategic partners.
Stirred, Not Shaken: Making Sense of the BJP's Performance in India's Latest Assembly Elections
December 12, 2018

Stirred, Not Shaken: Making Sense of the BJP's Performance in India's Latest Assembly Elections

By Krzysztof Iwanek
The BJP lost 3 important states, but it still remains the main contender for 2019’s national polls.

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