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Politics of Representation

January 9, 2024January 10, 2024 admin 0 Comments

Despite making up a significant portion of the population, Muslims in India continue to be underrepresented in elected offices.

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Teesri Baar Modi Sarkar?

January 9, 2024January 10, 2024 admin 0 Comments

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has come a long way from being a young party organization secretary in Gujarat to the most powerful politician in contemporary India.

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Stateless Sikh

January 9, 2024January 10, 2024 admin 0 Comments

The struggle of the Sikh community for political autonomy and the resistance from the Indian government is deeply rooted in historical injustices, complex socio-political dynamics, and a fear of internal discord.

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‘India Out’

January 9, 2024January 10, 2024 admin 0 Comments

The impact of urging the withdrawal of Indian troops from the Maldives extends beyond military matters.

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Soldier of Fortune

January 9, 2024January 10, 2024 admin 0 Comments

The toll of Nepalese youth killed in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war serves as a sobering reminder of the harsh reality faced by those involved in conflicts far from home.

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Level Playing Field?

January 9, 2024January 10, 2024 admin 0 Comments

The January 7th election in Bangladesh holds immense significance. Its success or failure will impact domestic politics and will also influence the country’s international standing and economic trajectory.

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Refugees in Their Own Land

January 9, 2024January 10, 2024 admin 0 Comments

The consistent demonization of the Muslim community in Sri Lanka is leading to severe consequences.

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Hindutva vs. Secularism

December 3, 2023December 4, 2023 admin 0 Comments

In Nepal, the primary reason behind the rise of Hindu nationalism is because of the BJP government’s overt support of the far-right Hindu nationalists operating in Kathmandu under the Sangh Parivar banner.

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Neighbourhood First

December 3, 2023December 4, 2023 admin 0 Comments

India plays a significant role in assisting the Maldives in infrastructure development, healthcare, and capacity building.

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Equating the Unequal

December 3, 2023December 4, 2023 admin 0 Comments

The Bhutan-China boundary talks are a microcosm of the larger geopolitical chessboard in the Himalayas.

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Internal Matter?

December 3, 2023December 4, 2023 admin 0 Comments

The 2024 polls in Bangladesh are an ever-present reminder that democracy isn’t people-centric in the South Asian context.

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Corridor to Nowhere

December 3, 2023December 4, 2023 admin 0 Comments

The escalating Israel-Hamas conflict poses intricate challenges for the India-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).

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Great People to Fly With?

December 3, 2023December 4, 2023 admin 0 Comments

This article delves into the intricate details of the PIA’s transformation from a legacy airline to an endangered airline.

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Caste Politics

December 3, 2023December 4, 2023 admin 0 Comments

The BJP is reluctant to carry out the practice of quantifying each caste due to various political reasons.

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Political Rollercoaster

December 3, 2023December 4, 2023 admin 0 Comments

Nawaz Sharif’s past terms as prime minister saw periods of economic growth, but his return may not automatically resolve Pakistan’s economic challenges.

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Business of Politics

December 3, 2023December 4, 2023 admin 0 Comments

Since its inception in 1947, Pakistan has witnessed a complex relationship between business corporations and the electoral

rocess.

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No Place to Go

December 3, 2023December 4, 2023 admin 0 Comments

The process and decision-making behind the forced expulsion of Afghan refugees are shrouded in ambiguity, much like the overall functioning of the country’s government.

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Diplomatic Disarray

October 29, 2023October 31, 2023 admin 0 Comments

The closure of Afghanistan’s embassy in New Delhi is not merely an isolated event but a reflection of the multifaceted challenges that the Afghan nation is facing.

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New Adversaries

October 29, 2023October 31, 2023 admin 0 Comments

India’s recent standoff with Canada is rooted in its reluctance to deviate from its time-honoured ideological standpoint.

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Chance and Challenges

October 29, 2023October 31, 2023 admin 0 Comments

Since 2014, this is the first time that opposition heavy-weights such as Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav have formed an alliance to take BJP head-on in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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Man of the Hour

October 29, 2023November 8, 2023 admin 1 Comment

The election of Mohamed Muizzu as the President of the Maldives represents a significant turning point in the archipelago’s political landscape, and the implications of this political shift cannot be underestimated.

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Connection with a Cost

October 29, 2023October 31, 2023 admin 0 Comments

The key to Nepal’s long-term economic success and regional connection is balancing ambitious development goals and responsible fiscal management.

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Crisis after Crisis

October 29, 2023October 31, 2023 admin 0 Comments

Sri Lanka is currently engaged in the intricate task of debt restructuring, a process that is exacerbated by tensions among its diverse array of creditors.

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