Why does Biden want Saudi-Israeli normalization so badly? Marc Lynch - September 20, 2023 The Abraham Accords may define a new regional order.
Many right-wing populists strut their manliness. Why does India’s Modi stress his softer side? Amrita Basu - May 25, 2021 Not all populism is gendered in the same way
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
Kamala Harris will be vice president. Expect Indian Americans to get more involved in politics. Sara Sadhwani and Maneesh Arora - January 3, 2021 Vice President-elect Kamala D. Harris participates in a security meeting
What will America’s commitment to Afghanistan look like after the election? Asfandyar Mir - November 1, 2020 The peace negotiations are in flux, and the Taliban has ramped up the violence
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 March, India executed 4 men for gang rape. What improves women’s status and reduces rape? Sonal Pandya and Sheetal Sekhri - April 29, 2020 Surprisingly, we found that global corporate investment improves gender equality in several ways
How India plans to put 1.3 billion people on a coronavirus lockdown Suparna Chaudhry and Shubha Kamala Prasad - March 30, 2020 Can India get that many people to stay home?
Trump’s India trip didn’t produce a trade deal. Here’s what did result. Sameer Lalwani - February 27, 2020 And Trump surprised everyone by praising Pakistan
Bashar al-Assad’s international rehabilitation has begun Christopher Phillips - January 5, 2019 [caption id="attachment_82196" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In this Sept. 1, 2013, photo,
It’s World Toilet Day. Why do so many people lack adequate sanitation facilities? Julia Lee - November 19, 2018 [caption id="attachment_80402" align="aligncenter" width="960"] An open toilet sits in a
Some kinds of laws expand women’s and girls’ economic opportunities. How does that work? Rupa Jose, Jeni Klugman, and Anita Raj - October 11, 2018 [caption id="attachment_68977" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters gather Nov. 7 to demand
A new ‘resource curse’ is fueling riots around the world Renard Sexton - April 25, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72635" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The Kapolowe River outside Lubumbashi, Congo,
Why is India ‘missing’ 63 million women — even though development is roaring? Joshua Eastin and Aseem Prakash - February 8, 2018 [caption id="attachment_68977" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters demand justice on Nov. 7,
Delhi is blanketed with toxic smog. This is why. Nives Dolšak, Liam McGrath, and Aseem Prakash - November 11, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66136" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Indian security personnel stand guard at
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
It’s not just Flint: Here’s why we ignore water pollution Nives Dolšak and Aseem Prakash - June 8, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41790" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Zariah Garner, 9, rests on a
Yes, Benedict Anderson was a political scientist Patricio Abinales - December 21, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33809" align="aligncenter" width="576"] Benedict "Ben" Anderson pictured with the
Well-governed failed states? Not an oxymoron! Risse Thomas and Stephen Krasner - October 1, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16422" align="aligncenter" width="350"] A woman gives a Somali girl drops
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
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