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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.
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
A Chinese airport project in Zanzibar floundered. Here’s what the new G-7 infrastructure plan can learn. Veda Vaidyanathan - August 18, 2021 Our analysis of megaprojects reveals where Chinese companies enjoy advantages — and where they fall short
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.
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
Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers, ‘Crisis’: The Week In One Song Christopher Federico - April 30, 2021 India’s covid-19 crisis
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.
India revoked Kashmir’s autonomy a year ago. What has happened since then? Sameer Lalwani - August 5, 2020 The government claimed it needed to clean up the region’s separatism and radicalization
The Trump administration is curtailing visas for Chinese scientists. That could backfire. Caroline S. Wagner - June 26, 2020 Excluding foreign researchers and students hurts U.S. innovation — and coronavirus collaboration
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.
Young Kashmiris think India and Pakistan can resolve their differences over Kashmir Yelena Biberman and Samir Ahmad - March 4, 2020 Our recent survey suggests they also welcome U.S. diplomatic intervention.
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.
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
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.
The Trump administration wants to be able to break into your encrypted data. Here’s what you need to know. Tim Maurer and Garrett Hinck - July 29, 2019 And so do governments around the world.
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
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
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.
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
Why Russia starts so many conflicts on its own borders Anna Ohanyan - September 12, 2018 The conventional wisdom is that Russia is too nuclear and
Tens of thousands of people protested in April and May — on topics like gun violence, labor rights and science Kanisha Bond, Jeremy Pressman, and Erica Chenoweth - August 1, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76231" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Emmy Adams, of Golden, Colo., joins
You need two things for a successful anti-violence movement. Post-Parkland activism about guns has both. Erica Marat - February 23, 2018 The Valentine's Day mass shooting at a Parkland, Fla., high
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
Don’t believe what Putin is saying about ‘patriotic’ Russian hackers Henry Farrell - June 7, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59446" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Security instructors at IBM simulate cyberattacks.
If Trump restricts skilled immigrants, the U.S. could lose jobs to other countries Layna Mosley and David Singer - March 22, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55712" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks during
Trump’s proposed administration isn’t ideologically diverse. That can be dangerous. Bilal Baloch - December 8, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42060" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)[/caption] Should Americans
140 countries will phase out HFCs. What are these and why do they matter? Alexander Ovodenko - November 3, 2016 [caption id="attachment_48871" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The son of an Indian migrant
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
Arab youth activism for gender equality Vickie Langohr - November 10, 2014 [caption id="attachment_17946" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Moroccan protesters attend a women's rights
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
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 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)