India

An imperial, democratic stateAn imperial, democratic state

An imperial, democratic state

When the Congress seemed unequal to the task of serving the interests of the Indian State – coherence, stability, security,…

6 years ago
A majoritarian landslide?A majoritarian landslide?

A majoritarian landslide?

This election has endorsed the project of Hindu nationalism - namely, the creation of a Hindu majoritarian state and polity.

6 years ago
Decoding the 2019 VerdictDecoding the 2019 Verdict

Decoding the 2019 Verdict

A week is a long time in politics. Despite its apparent and repetitive blunders, the opposition has five years to…

6 years ago
Modi’s next five yearsModi’s next five years

Modi’s next five years

Narendra Modi’s BJP increased its majority in the May election. Now Modi has to deal with a worsening economic situation…

6 years ago
It just doesn’t add up…It just doesn’t add up…

It just doesn’t add up…

So how did the prophets of BJP anticipate the mathematical miracle of 300 plus seats in 2019 exactly on the…

6 years ago
Maldives: How will the new government rebalance its foreign policy?Maldives: How will the new government rebalance its foreign policy?

Maldives: How will the new government rebalance its foreign policy?

The big challenge for the new government in Maldives is how to undo the policies of President Yameen and to…

6 years ago
In Maldives democracy may have triumphed, but challenges stare the new governmentIn Maldives democracy may have triumphed, but challenges stare the new government

In Maldives democracy may have triumphed, but challenges stare the new government

In the Maldives, the verdict sprung by the people draws to a close the island nations flirtation with possible autocracy,…

7 years ago
Brazil wants to grow food as business with IndiaBrazil wants to grow food as business with India

Brazil wants to grow food as business with India

Brazil is perceived as a closed economy, therefore, India should utilise every single opportunity to expand its bilateral trade ties.

7 years ago
India and Pakistan: have they got it wrong again?India and Pakistan: have they got it wrong again?

India and Pakistan: have they got it wrong again?

The recent flip-flop in resuming talks between the governments of India and Pakistan indicates that the vicious cycle is going…

7 years ago
Bhutan’s verdict poses new challenges to IndiaBhutan’s verdict poses new challenges to India

Bhutan’s verdict poses new challenges to India

Defeat of the ruling Pro-India People’s Democratic Party in the first round shows that the Doklam stand-off scarred the voters.

7 years ago