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Demonetization: Minimum Governance, Maximum Gundagardi
By Shezad Lakhani
Modi’s approach, epitomized by demonetization, reinforces India’s statist tendencies.
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India Should Allow More Than 50 Percent Foreign Investment in Defense
August 30, 2018
India Should Allow More Than 50 Percent Foreign Investment in Defense
It's long past time for New Delhi to allow for great foreign ownership of defense sector firms.
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India Should Allow More Than 50 Percent Foreign Investment in Defense
As India’s Rafale Controversy Rages, Reforms on Defense Acquisitions Needed
August 01, 2018
As India’s Rafale Controversy Rages, Reforms on Defense Acquisitions Needed
The political discourse surrounding the deal underscores a need for India to rethink its defense acquisition processes.
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As India’s Rafale Controversy Rages, Reforms on Defense Acquisitions Needed
4 Years of the Modi Government: Taking Stock of Economic Performance
May 29, 2018
4 Years of the Modi Government: Taking Stock of Economic Performance
On May 26, the BJP led by Prime Minister Modi completed 4 years in power. How have its economic policies fared since 2014?  
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4 Years of the Modi Government: Taking Stock of Economic Performance
India's Latest By-Elections Deal Modi a Rare Blow
March 17, 2018
India's Latest By-Elections Deal Modi a Rare Blow
What do the by-election results in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar mean for the BJP's chances in 2019?
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India's Latest By-Elections Deal Modi a Rare Blow
The Inside Story of India's 2016 'Surgical Strikes'
September 23, 2017
The Inside Story of India's 2016 'Surgical Strikes'
The never-before-told details of what went into India's "surgical strikes" against Pakistan-based militants in late-2016.
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The Inside Story of India's 2016 'Surgical Strikes'
If India's Demonetization Was All About Going Digital, Then Why the Rush?
December 01, 2016
If India's Demonetization Was All About Going Digital, Then Why the Rush?
If it was about going digital, what was the hurry to demonetize?
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If India's Demonetization Was All About Going Digital, Then Why the Rush?
Are India's States Becoming More Business-Friendly?
November 03, 2016
Are India's States Becoming More Business-Friendly?
Some key takeaways from this year's state ease of doing business rankings.
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Are India's States Becoming More Business-Friendly?
How Narendra Modi Can Build on India's FDI Success
September 01, 2016
How Narendra Modi Can Build on India's FDI Success
Narendra Modi should use his success at attracting more FDI to India to broaden popular support for economic reforms.
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How Narendra Modi Can Build on India's FDI Success
After 2 Years, How Well Has Narendra Modi Fared as India's Prime Minister?
May 19, 2016
After 2 Years, How Well Has Narendra Modi Fared as India's Prime Minister?
Modi may have fallen short of expectations, but that shouldn't imply his government has failed.
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After 2 Years, How Well Has Narendra Modi Fared as India's Prime Minister?
India's 2016 Budget: What to Expect
February 26, 2016
India's 2016 Budget: What to Expect
International investors will be eager for reassurance that India's 2016 budget will keep the emerging giant on track.
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India's 2016 Budget: What to Expect
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Dr. Shashi Tharoor on the Future of Indian Democracy
June 19, 2019
Dr. Shashi Tharoor on the Future of Indian Democracy
The MP from Kerala reflects on the recent election results, and where the country goes from here.
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