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.
Is the new U.K. prime minister a paragon of immigrant success? Rina Agarwala - December 8, 2022 Rishi Sunak credits his hard-working family for the foundations of his career. But government policies may play a bigger role in immigrant successes.
How did 9/11 change South Asian Americans’ identities and politics? Sangay Mishra - September 17, 2021 Being targets of racial and religious hatred unified them behind the Democrats
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
The Supreme Court handed conservatives a narrow religious freedom victory in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia Andrew Lewis - June 17, 2021 New research explains a surprising channel of support for religious freedom claims
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, global history to today’s anti-Asian bias and violence Sarah Hayes, Kim Yi Dionne, and Fulya Felicity Turkmen - April 18, 2021 ‘Foreigners’ have been blamed for disease all the way back to the bubonic plague — and probably beyond
India’s farm protests turned violent last week. But why are farmers protesting in the first place? Saksham Khosla and Aidan Milliff - February 5, 2021 New laws have rattled a crucial political bloc.
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
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
Why Indian Americans are not becoming Republicans any time soon Sumitra Badrinathan, Milan Vaishnav, and Devesh Kapur - October 14, 2020 Our study examines why they’re sticking with the Democrats
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.
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
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.
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.
The London Bridge knife attacker was a bad risk for release. Here’s why. Mary Beth Altier and Emma Leonard Boyle - December 20, 2019 Our research helps reveal which terrorists can be rehabilitated — and which might not be.
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.
Northern Ireland’s Troubles began 50 years ago. Here’s why they were so violent. Joseph M. Brown and Gordon C. McCord - August 21, 2019 Catholics and Protestants lived side by side — but with very few shared social or economic ties
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.
Here’s how India’s decision to cut Kashmir’s autonomy will affect South Asia — and the world Asfandyar Mir - August 8, 2019 Watch these four key relationships.
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.
Conservative legal groups are suing public school yoga and mindfulness programs. This explains why. Candy Gunther Brown - July 9, 2019 If not everyone thinks they’re secular, what does that mean for the separation of church and state?
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.
Once, the ‘Judeo-Christian tradition’ united Americans. Now it divides them. Anna Grzymala-Busse - April 17, 2019 The Judeo-Christian tradition has become a partisan catchphrase.
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?
Newspaper coverage of Muslims is negative. And it’s not because of terrorism. Erik Bleich and der Veen - December 20, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81788" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Community members gather during funeral prayers
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
How nationalism can actually help democracies Maya Tudor - April 25, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72674" align="aligncenter" width="960"] French President Emmanuel Macron speaks at the
This is why Indian immigrants won’t benefit from Trump’s immigration plan Ramya Vijaya and Bidisha Biswas - March 1, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69933" align="alignnone" width="960"] Members of the Republican Hindu Coalition
Nationalism can have its good points. Really. Prerna Singh - January 26, 2018 [caption id="attachment_68516" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Police form a line on the
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
An Indian immigrant is murdered in Kansas. It’s part of a spike in hate crimes against South Asians Sangay Mishra - March 7, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54999" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Alok Madasani, center, who was wounded
Catholics like the European Union more than Protestants do. This is why. Sam Winter-Levy and Nikita Lalwani - January 12, 2017 [caption id="attachment_42786" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A European Union flag, with a
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
Here’s how the Bangladesh government is making religious violence more likely Samuel Ramani - July 21, 2016 [caption id="attachment_44223" align="aligncenter" width="960"] On July 7, family members place
Are Muslim countries more violent? Nils Gleditsch and Ida Rudolfsen - May 16, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37168" align="alignnone" width="908"] Syrian government troops drive an armored
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,
Here’s what led to the Lahore terrorist bombing — and what to do next Adnan Naseemullah - March 31, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38244" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Relatives of the victims of Sunday's
One-third of all U.S. presidents appointed a Supreme Court justice in an election year Barbara Perry - February 29, 2016 Eminent Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes famously described his fellow
No, Trump’s anti-Muslim proposals aren’t anti-American. They’re just the latest entries in a history of American religious and racial persecution. Nancy Wadsworth - December 21, 2015 Donald Trump’s recent declaration that he would ban Muslims from
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
How international relations got religion, and got it wrong Elizabeth Hurd - July 9, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27258" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A general view shows Secretary of
In Pakistan, domestic threats begin to overshadow India Yelena Biberman - January 6, 2015 [caption id="attachment_19712" align="alignnone" width="620"] Supporters of Pakistani political and Islamic
Ukraine and ISIS are not justifications of a 'clash of civilizations' Mark Schrad - September 22, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13351" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Debris lies at the crash site
Ukraine and ISIS are not justifications of a ‘clash of civilizations’ Mark Schrad - September 22, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13351" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Debris lies at the crash site
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
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
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
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,
Are there lessons from Pakistan for future of fighting in Ukraine? Yelena Biberman - May 27, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] A pro-Russian separatist takes position
Narenda Modi is confronting his first challenge. Here’s what he’s likely to do. Paul Staniland - May 23, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606"] (REUTERS/Adnan Abidi)[/caption] This is a guest
Narenda Modi is confronting his first challenge. Here's what he's likely to do. Paul Staniland - May 23, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606"] (REUTERS/Adnan Abidi)[/caption] This is a guest
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)
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)
Inequality, belief and elections in India Maha Rafi Atal - April 17, 2014 India goes to the polls this month in the world’s
Dear Nicholas Kristof: We are right here! Erik Voeten - February 15, 2014 Nicholas Kristof has a well-meaning but highly dramatic and one-sided
The GOP’s Conservative Christian Conundrum - February 6, 2013 We welcome a guest post by Daniel Cox. He is
Is Birtherism Just “Reflex”? John Sides - April 21, 2011 The new "NYT/CBS poll":http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/22/us/politics/22republicans.html?_r=3 -- in which 47% of Republican