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Sonia Gandhi’s Daughter Enters Indian Politics Ahead of 2019 General Elections
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Ashok Sharma
January 24, 2019
Yet another scion of the Nehru-Gandhi family enters politics.
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January 25, 2017
Rasheed Kidwai on the Pitfalls of the Gandhi Dynasty
Rahul Gandhi is set to fill in his mother’s shoes as head of India’s main opposition party. But should he?
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Rasheed Kidwai on the Pitfalls of the Gandhi Dynasty
May 26, 2016
Tsai Ing-wen: A New Type of Female Leader in Asia
Unlike other female political leaders in Asia, Tsai does not belong to a political dynasty.
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Tsai Ing-wen: A New Type of Female Leader in Asia
May 21, 2016
After Poor State Election Results, Decline Continues for Indian Congress Party
The party's political relevance continues to shrink across India.
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After Poor State Election Results, Decline Continues for Indian Congress Party
May 05, 2016
The AgustaWestland Scandal: Is India's Opposition in Trouble?
New developments in an old scandal could spell trouble for Sonia Gandhi and the Congress Party in India.
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The AgustaWestland Scandal: Is India's Opposition in Trouble?
December 24, 2015
Can a Court Case Resurrect the Congress Party in India?
The Grand Old Party of Indian politics is trying to revitalize itself during a controversial court case against it.
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Can a Court Case Resurrect the Congress Party in India?
October 30, 2015
Indian National Congress: A Party in Crisis
Weak leadership has left the party wandering the political wilderness.
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Indian National Congress: A Party in Crisis
August 02, 2014
India’s Congress Party Hurt by Recent Memoir
A recent memoir by a former Gandhi-family loyalist further tarnishes Rahul Gandhi’s image.
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India’s Congress Party Hurt by Recent Memoir
May 28, 2014
India: A Wake-Up Call for the Congress
Following electoral disaster, the Grand Old Party needs to reconsider its message and its leadership.
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India: A Wake-Up Call for the Congress
November 01, 2013
Asia’s Power List
How the region’s political and business leaders rank among the world’s power elite, according to a new list.
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Asia’s Power List
July 30, 2013
Will Telangana Become India’s 29th State?
Congress is poised to make history today should it announce Telangana’s statehood.
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Will Telangana Become India’s 29th State?
July 05, 2013
India’s Food Security Program: Helping the Poor with Eyes on the Election
India’s food security bill is not without opposition.
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India’s Food Security Program: Helping the Poor with Eyes on the Election
June 27, 2013
UK Bond for Visiting Indians: Recasting Relations for the Future
Many Indians feel insulted by the UK’s new bond scheme for visitor visas.
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UK Bond for Visiting Indians: Recasting Relations for the Future
January 21, 2013
Rahul Gandhi Takes the Stage
Gandi’s much anticipated appointment places him as a possible prime ministerial candidate in 2014.
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Rahul Gandhi Takes the Stage
October 17, 2012
Cabinet Reshuffle in the Works?
A series of meetings in recent days suggest big changes could be coming.
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Cabinet Reshuffle in the Works?
October 04, 2012
Sex and Politics
A casual remark by a government minister ignites a row over sexism.
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Sex and Politics
August 15, 2012
An Independence Day Reflection
Sixty-five years ago, India celebrated independence. While great strides have been made, the potential of its democracy remains unfulfilled.
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An Independence Day Reflection
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