Inside the Punitive State: Governance Through Punishment in Pakistan
Mainstream Pakistani political parties are complicit in the criminalization of political activity.
· June 20, 2024
South Asia
South Asia
About the Program
The South Asia Program informs policy debates relating to the region’s security, economy, and political development. From strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific to India’s internal dynamics and U.S. engagement with the region, the program offers in-depth, rigorous research and analysis on South Asia’s most critical challenges.
Program experts
Darshana M. Baruah
Nonresident Scholar, South Asia Program
Anirudh Burman
Associate Research Director and Fellow, Carnegie India
Rudra Chaudhuri
Director, Carnegie India
Toby Dalton
Senior Fellow and Co-director, Nuclear Policy Program
Evan A. Feigenbaum
Vice President for Studies, Acting Director, Carnegie China
Vijay Gokhale
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Security Studies Program
Frederic Grare
Nonresident Senior Fellow, South Asia Program
Christophe Jaffrelot
Nonresident Scholar, South Asia Program
Rohan Mukherjee
Nonresident Scholar, South Asia Program
George Perkovich
Japan Chair for a World Without Nuclear Weapons, Vice President for Studies
Satyendra Prasad
Nonresident Senior Fellow, South Asia Program, Sustainability, Climate and Geopolitics Program
Srinath Raghavan
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Security Studies Program
Suyash Rai
Deputy Director and Fellow, Carnegie India
James Schwemlein
Nonresident Scholar, South Asia Program
Nikita Singla
Nonresident Scholar, South Asia Program
Paul Staniland
Nonresident Scholar, South Asia Program
Ashley J. Tellis
Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs
Milan Vaishnav
Director and Senior Fellow, South Asia Program
Zoha Waseem
Nonresident Scholar, South Asia Program
Podcast
Grand Tamasha
Each week, Milan Vaishnav and his guests from around the world break down the latest developments in Indian politics, economics, foreign policy, society, and culture for a global audience. Grand Tamasha is a co-production of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the Hindustan Times.
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· May 17, 2024· May 17, 2024
What Are China’s Nuclear Weapons For?
The Military Value of Beijing’s Growing Arsenal
Why Modi Underperformed
India’s prime minister will balk at needing allies to stay in power, but coalition rule has proved to have benefits for large democracies.
Looking Back Before Looking Ahead in 2024
Three things stood out during the election campaign: Rising unemployment, divisive political rhetoric, and the decline of institutions.
A Stunning Election Result in India as Modi and BJP Fall Short
Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party lost its majority in India’s parliament. The stunning blow is forcing Modi to rely on allies to form a government for the first time since he stormed to power a decade ago.
Analyzing India’s Election Results
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared victory in the country’s elections and will secure a rare third consecutive term in office.
‘The Real Stripes of the Tiger Are Showing’, Analyst Says as India’s Modi Heads for Third Term
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to win a record-equalling third consecutive term in office on Tuesday when the 642 million votes cast in the world's largest election are counted.
Decoding the 2024 Indian General Elections
June 5, 2024
On June 4, the ballots of roughly 650 million Indian voters will be counted in the culmination of the country’s eighteenth general election. Join this expert panel as they analyze the results of the election and its implications for India’s future.
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- Milan Vaishnav,
- Rahul Verma,
- Sunetra Choudhury
Why India’s Incumbent Candidates Struggle to Win Elections
Six decades of election data shed light on the hollowing out of political representation in India.
- Gilles Verniers
The Myth of the Asian Swing State
Great-Power Competition No Longer Dominates the Region’s Politics
Decoding the 2024 Indian General Elections
June 5, 2024
- Milan Vaishnav,
- Rahul Verma,
- Sunetra Choudhury
Why India’s Incumbent Candidates Struggle to Win Elections
- Gilles Verniers
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