What you need to know about India’s elections Christopher Clary - March 26, 2024 Catch up on “rogue operatives,” campaign finance schemes, and concerns about India’s democracy.
What India is saying about the Israel-Hamas war Christopher Clary and Shubha Kamala Prasad - November 2, 2023 Can India balance support for Israel with its long-standing commitment to Palestine?
What Indians think about China, and the border clashes Paul Staniland and Aidan Milliff - December 22, 2022 How will the Modi government respond? Public opinion may hamper the government’s moves to play down the tensions after the latest skirmish.
India has become an ‘electoral autocracy.’ Its covid-19 catastrophe is no surprise. Prerna Singh - July 4, 2021 By restricting freedom of speech and freedom of the press, the BJP government can oversee virus′s spread without fearing accountability at the ballot box
In India’s West Bengal state, backing women’s economic interests helped one party score a historic win Rachel Brulé and Nikhar Gaikwad - June 16, 2021 Policy support for financial well-being can remedy women’s inequality in politics
What’s behind India’s dramatic pandemic surge? Here’s one factor: Too little competition in Parliament. Nisha Bellinger - June 1, 2021 In India’s states, more parties in the legislature are associated with better health outcomes
India’s 1.6 million new coronavirus cases in the past week are breaking its health system Suparna Chaudhry and Shubha Kamala Prasad - April 21, 2021 Critics blame the Modi government’s pandemic decision-making
There’s a long, troubling history behind the Capitol attack Kathleen Klaus and Aditi Malik - January 22, 2021 Although the siege surprised almost everyone, it did not emerge randomly
Netflix has India’s ruling party outraged about a ‘love jihad’ plot. What is love jihad? Laura Dudley Jenkins - December 30, 2020 This conspiracy theory functions much as did the ‘anti-Sharia’ laws passed in U.S. states, demonizing and legitimizing antagonism toward Muslims
India is hitting a record number of new covid-19 cases. That’s not its only problem. Suparna Chaudhry and Shubha Kamala Prasad - September 8, 2020 Despite million of lost jobs, support for the Modi government appears strong.
In India, Hindus, Muslims and police are fighting in the streets. Here’s what’s behind the violence. Suparna Chaudhry - February 25, 2020 They’re battling over the new citizenship law.
Trump and Modi will meet in India this week. Here’s what to expect. Christopher Clary - February 23, 2020 India is a key strategic partner — but trade, Kashmir and Pakistan complicate the relationship
In India, protesters are singing the national anthem and waving the flag. Here’s why that matters. Prerna Singh - January 19, 2020 They’re challenging the BJP’s attempts to narrow the national identity.
India is cracking down on university protests. Here’s what you need to know. Shubha Kamala Prasad - January 9, 2020 The rising opposition to the government’s tough response may bring out even larger crowds.
In India, thousands are protesting the new citizenship law. Here are 4 things to know. Shivaji Mukherjee, Aditi Malik, and Ajay Verghese - December 30, 2019 Some object to its Muslim exclusions, while others object to the broad welcome for other groups.
India’s new law may leave millions of Muslims without citizenship Suparna Chaudhry - December 12, 2019 Modi’s government is trying to create a Hindu nation.
The Indian prime minister and Trump addressed a Houston rally. Who was signaling what? Devesh Kapur - September 29, 2019 Here’s why Indian Americans are conflicted about the U.S. president.
Why Kashmir may see increased violence after the revocation of Article 370 Shivaji Mukherjee and Aditi Malik - August 14, 2019 Here are the longstanding tensions -- and potential new ones.
India just pulled Jammu and Kashmir’s autonomy. Here’s why that is a big deal for this contested region. Ahsan I. Butt - August 7, 2019 The Modi government’s move could mean increased regional instability.
Is India becoming a ‘Hindu state’? Ajay Verghese - June 4, 2019 My survey of religion and politics in Bihar state helps explain India’s secularism
India’s election results were more than a ‘Modi wave’ Tariq Thachil - May 30, 2019 Modi’s BJP party benefited from a number of advantages.
How India holds an election with 900 million voters and 8,000 candidates Manisha Madhava and David Schultz - May 7, 2019 Alliances will be critical in determining the next government.
Did India shoot down a Pakistani F-16 in February? This just became a big deal. Sameer Lalwani and Emily Tallo - April 17, 2019 There are broader implications for India — and the United States
In India, the world’s largest election has started. Keep an eye on these 5 things. Tariq Thachil - April 12, 2019 Prime Minister Modi is popular, but has he made economic progress?
After terrorist attack in Kashmir, will India seek vengeance or de-escalation? Christopher Clary - February 25, 2019 Let’s examine Modi’s rhetoric for clues.
It’s no accident that Facebook is so addictive Henry Farrell - August 6, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76369" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The Facebook logo appears on screens
One-third of the world’s population lives in a declining democracy. That includes the United States. Matthew Wilson and Anna Lührmann - July 4, 2018 [caption id="attachment_75078" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man holds a flag outside
India and Pakistan clashed again in Kashmir. Here’s what you need to know. Paul Staniland - September 30, 2016 Early on Thursday morning, the Indian army claims its special
Violence at Trump’s rallies? Here are 4 things to know about electoral violence around the world. Steven Rosenzweig and Gareth Nellis - April 11, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38270" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Trump protester Bryan Sanders, center left,
India’s ruling party just lost an important election. So what? Adam Ziegfeld - November 10, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32006" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Nitish Kumar (L), a leader of
India's multi-faceted WTO refusal J.P. Singh - August 5, 2014 [caption id="attachment_14079" align="alignnone" width="620"] A laborer carries saplings to plant
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Caste and ‘the Muslim Vote’ in the Battle for India’s Varanasi Jolie Wood - June 4, 2014 [caption id="attachment_11186" align="alignleft" width="300"] Supporters at a rally for BJP
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Is India following in Pakistan’s footsteps? Gilles Verniers and Adnan Naseemullah - May 29, 2014 [caption id="attachment_11065" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left,
India's elections and the politics of development Prakash Kashwan - May 20, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606"] Indian supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party
India’s elections and the politics of development Prakash Kashwan - May 20, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606"] Indian supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party
India’s election isn’t as historic as people think Adam Ziegfeld - May 16, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606"] The Indian Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
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‘Elected’: The week in one song Christopher Federico - May 16, 2014 This week: Narendra Modi and the BJP win a resounding
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Inequality, belief and elections in India Maha Rafi Atal - April 17, 2014 India goes to the polls this month in the world’s
Annals of Interesting Peer Review Decisions Henry Farrell - December 7, 2011 Tom Bartlett describes the efforts of two psychologists to publish
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