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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 if India really was involved in killing a Sikh activist in Canada? Christopher Clary - September 22, 2023 The international consequences could prove modest.
It’s been a great nine years for TMC political science analysis Kim Yi Dionne, John Sides, and Henry Farrell - December 31, 2022 We’ve published thousands of articles. Here are some of our editors’ favorites.
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.
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.
China and India weren’t critical of Putin’s war. Did that change? Rohan Mukherjee - September 26, 2022 Neither country was inclined to defend a global order that denies their status aspirations, but the war’s impact may be forcing a rethink
The Kremlin has another weapon in its arsenal: Migration policy Caress Schenk - April 11, 2022 How committed is Russia to embracing Slavic migrants from Ukraine and beyond?
Can the U.S. and India depend on each other? Christopher Clary - August 1, 2021 Here are the takeaways from the July 2021 bilateral meetings.
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
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
Facebook’s Oversight Board upheld the ban on Trump, but it didn’t like how Facebook banned him Henry Farrell - May 5, 2021 The board wants Facebook to revisit its decision in six months and create more consistent rules
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
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.
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 and China are taking new risks along their border. It will be hard to restore peace. Arzan Tarapore - September 16, 2020 Will diplomacy help defuse the current tensions?
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.
Kamala Harris is likely to bring in Indian American voters, this research finds Sara Sadhwani - August 14, 2020 Indian Americans are especially likely to vote when another Indian American is on the ballot — more so than people of other minority racial or ethnic identities.
Millions of people in India’s slums can’t keep each other at a distance during pandemic lockdown Adam Auerbach - April 12, 2020 Many can’t easily access clean water or sanitation
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?
The U.S.-India trade deal fell through. What happens now? Trevor Cloen and Irfan Nooruddin - March 5, 2020 Future negotiations will have to deal with even more controversial issues.
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.
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.
An Indian nuclear power plant suffered a cyberattack. Here’s what you need to know. Debak Das - November 3, 2019 Authorities don’t seem to understand the real threat from cyber-operations.
Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi met again this month. Here are 4 things to know about Sino-Indian relations. Yogesh Joshi - October 21, 2019 Border tensions and India’s moves in Kashmir gave the two leaders plenty to discuss
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.
India’s prime minister will visit the U.S. next week. What will he say about human rights in Kashmir? Suparna Chaudhry - September 20, 2019 Narendra Modi’s government has kept the region under lockdown since early August
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.
Trump picked a fight with India. Here’s what’s going on. Christopher Clary - July 2, 2019 Trump exacerbates India’s strategic fears.
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?
Why India and Pakistan are fighting again — and the risks that remain Asfandyar Mir - March 6, 2019 Rumors and misinformation add a new challenge.
Why Saudi Arabia is turning to Asia Jonathan Fulton - March 5, 2019 Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman visited Pakistan, India and China in a growing effort to diversify Saudi foreign relations.
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.
The Kashmir attack could prompt a crisis in South Asia. Here’s why. Asfandyar Mir - February 15, 2019 [caption id="attachment_83837" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters decry Thursday's attack on a
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
Why Pakistan’s election had such an ambiguous outcome Pradeep Chhibber and Adnan Naseemullah - August 9, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76517" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A portrait of Imran Khan, head
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
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,
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
5 things you need to know about the Rohingya crisis — and how it could roil Southeast Asia Mayesha Alam - September 14, 2017 A humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding along the Bangladesh-Burma border. More than 370,000
Today is India’s 70th birthday. How it answers these 3 questions will define its future — and the world’s. Christopher Clary - August 15, 2017 [caption id="attachment_62340" align="aligncenter" width="960"] An Indian paramilitary officer adjusts the
Allies can’t rely on America like they used to. And not just because of Trump. Kenneth Schultz - May 31, 2017 German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s comment in May 2017 that Europe could
The number of countries with female political leaders has plummeted Kelsey Coolidge and Curtis Bell - January 9, 2017 [caption id="attachment_49686" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Hillary Clinton makes a concession speech
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
Wondering what’s different about the Paris climate change negotiations? Here’s what you need to know. Jessica Green - December 1, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32946" align="aligncenter" width="908"] President Obama shakes hands with Microsoft
Four developments to watch after Burma’s historic elections Maya Tudor - November 19, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32445" align="aligncenter" width="1632"] Voters wait in line at a
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
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
How energy reforms will make it easier to slow global warming David Victor - December 10, 2014 This month marks the opening of a year-long marathon of
A world without the West? Not so fast. Erik Voeten - November 14, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18147" align="aligncenter" width="634"] Leaders of the BRICS nations, from
Why foreign investment still polarizes India Sonal Pandya - September 30, 2014 The following is a guest post by political scientist Sonal
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
What the new bank of BRICS is all about Raj Desai and James Vreeland - July 17, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13013" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Leaders of the BRICS nations,
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,
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 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)
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)
‘Elected’: The week in one song Christopher Federico - May 16, 2014 This week: Narendra Modi and the BJP win a resounding
'Elected': The week in one song Christopher Federico - May 16, 2014 This week: Narendra Modi and the BJP win a resounding
Inequality, belief and elections in India Maha Rafi Atal - April 17, 2014 India goes to the polls this month in the world’s