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The forthcoming Indian general election, scheduled to begin in mid-April, will be arguably the country’s most critical vote since 1977.
If the middle class wants Modi, a super-CEO, at the helm of India, it is because it does not idealize parliamentary democracy as much as it used to, compared to a more managerial decision-making process.
Political parties in India, virtually across the spectrum, have a demonstrated preference for perpetuating political dynasties.
The Khobragade episode was the straw that broke the camel’s back, but it was not the precipitant that unraveled the U.S.-India relationship.
Mutual indifference has long characterized relations between India and Australia, but the two countries’ interests are increasingly converging.
For voters across India, economic growth and corruption unambiguously dominate all other concerns, and inflation follows closely behind.
Results from pre-election survey on the priorities of Indian voters debunk common myths about trends in Indian elections.
South Asia faces an array of security challenges. The ongoing U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the continuing violence in Pakistan, and the region’s intense militarization are creating a heightened sense of instability and unease among South Asian states.
The hundreds of millions of voters whose collective actions will determine the course of India’s 16th general elections represent an electorate that is changing in many complex ways.
Pakistan’s military is set to launch a major military operation in North Waziristan, which will have a significant impact on the country’s relationship with Afghanistan.