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In the short run, the Bihar loss damages Modi’s prestige, complicates politics, and makes parliament more of an obstacle. Its broader impact, however, should not be overstated over the longer term.
Although President Barack Obama has extended U.S. military presence in Afghanistan, stability in the conflict-torn nation is elusive and close to one and a half decades of Afghan and international investment are at risk.
The use of tantrics has been a routine practice for decades and this hidden face of politics in India is surprisingly under-reported.
The quality of state-society relations makes a fundamental difference in whether countries can effectively accumulate power.
Contrary to the received wisdom, Pakistan was not simply a vague idea that serendipitously emerged as a nation-state, but was broadly conceived as a sovereign Islamic state—a new Medina.
As they look to diversify security partnerships, Manila and Hanoi would like to see India be more forthcoming with its hard power.
The India-Africa Summit can galvanize India’s security engagement with Africa.
The BJP faces a dilemma: While inaction may exacerbate the discontent of the Hardik Patels of tomorrow, any questioning of the reservation system may alienate low-caste voters.
In the 2014 general election, the Indian National Congress party suffered its worst electoral defeat on record. This decline has raised questions about whether India’s “grand old party” can recapture its past glories.
India needs to think with its head rather than its gut to exploit opportunities in the U.S.-Pakistan nuclear negotiations.