The interaction of national armed forces and private business sectors offers a useful lens for viewing the politics of numerous countries of the so-called Global South. A rising trend of military political activism—often accompanied by military commercial activity—underlines the importance of drivers and outcomes in these relationships.
Three things stood out during the election campaign: Rising unemployment, divisive political rhetoric, and the decline of institutions.
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.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared victory in the country’s elections and will secure a rare third consecutive term in office.
Milan Vaishnav joins Sunetra Choudhury and Rahul Verma for a timely analysis of the latest results from India's general election, focusing on the BJP's unexpected losses.
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Scholar Christophe Jaffrelot joins Milan Vaishnav to discuss his new book, Gujarat Under Modi: Laboratory of Today's India, an analysis of how Modi's tenure as chief minister of the state set the stage for his political career.
Economist Karthik Muralidharan joins Milan Vaishnav to discuss his latest book, Accelerating India's Development: A State-Led Roadmap for Effective Governance, a deep dive into the challenges of governance & delivering public services.
