Cinematic fiction has become the convenient way of ‘correcting’ historical frictions, especially where facts are inconvenient

The business elite funds political parties and elections in return for economic favours or for securing favourable policies for their industry

The expectation for Indian politicians to ‘be with the people’ now encompasses standing with them through their lived experiences of climate change.

Criticism of EVMs is legitimate, but it shouldn’t overwhelm the devices’ potential to strengthen democracy

Exploring the Depths of Electoral Integrity: The Battle Over EVMs and Voter Trust. Amidst increasing scrutiny, the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 face challenges from technological trust to the transparency of the voting process.

The Supreme Court’s landmark verdict on electoral bonds, marks a critical step towards transparency in political funding. Despite its limited impact on the imminent elections, it lays a crucial foundation for future reforms but the battle for complete transparency and accountability in electoral finance, however, is far from over.

In the Wake of Controversial Elections, Pakistan Grapples with Democratic […]

By Ayesha Jalal, Tufts University in Islamabad While there are allegations of […]

By Shandana Khan Mohmand, University of Sussex in Brighton While more and […]

By Wajid Islam, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority […]