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Narendra Modi
Pandemic Second Wave Presents a Moment of Reckoning for Modi – and Indian Politics
By Asim Ali
While the BJP’s defeat in the West Bengal elections hardly marks a referendum against Modi, rising middle class anger could indeed reverse his fortunes.
Virus Second Wave Sweeps Away Modi’s House of Cards
By Abhimanyu Chandra
For the past seven years, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has privileged optics over substance. That strategy has now spectacularly failed.
Indian Leader’s Party Takes Electoral Hit Amid Virus Surge
By Ashok Sharma
Meanwhile, health experts say the massive electoral rallies have fueled India's terrifying COVID-19 outbreak.
The COVID-19 Disaster in India: Chronicles of Agony and Pain on the Ground
By Ritu Mahendru with Inshah Malik
India's current level of suffering was not inevitable. Voices from the ground tell stories of mismanagement, neglect, and apathy.
The Making of Brand Modi
By Asim Ali
Narendra Modi has created one of the most powerful political brands in India’s history. But that centralization of power creates its own weaknesses.
US-India Relations: The Shift From Trump to Biden
By Emily Ashbridge
As Washington and Delhi seek stronger ties, three policy shifts underway in the Biden administration may limit cooperation.
The ‘Quad’ Summit: Delivering Value in the Indo-Pacific
By Ankit Panda
The meeting of the leaders of the four countries marks an important milestone in the development of the ‘Quad’ as a regional mechanism.
Has the Long Arm of the BJP’s Identity Politics Reached Australia?
By Grant Wyeth
A group of Sikh men were attacked in a Sydney suburb by other Indian Australians. Police believe the attack is linked to the Sikh-led farmers' protests in India.
India Introduces New Rules to Regulate Online Content
By Associated Press
The new regulations would require social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to swiftly erase content authorities deem unlawful.
India’s Protesting Farmers Aren’t Going Anywhere
By Sudha Ramachandran
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not a leader given to compromise. Has he finally met his match in India's farmers?
Connectivity Gaining Greater Currency in India-Bangladesh Relations
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Bangladesh has expressed interest in the India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway, despite slow progress made to date.
South Asia and the Coming Biden Presidency
By Ankit Panda
What should South Asian states expect from the United States under Joe Biden?