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Intrusive Pandemic-Era Monitoring Is the Same Old Surveillance State, Not a New One

Governments around the world are turning to new forms of digital surveillance to monitor the spread of the coronavirus, though they are mostly using existing laws to do so.

· May 7, 2020
In the Media
It Is Time to Resume Political Activity

As the Indian government prepares to gradually dial down the economic freeze on May 3, politics, too, must emerge from its hibernation.

· April 28, 2020
Hindustan Times
Q&A
What Is in India’s Sweeping Personal Data Protection Bill?

A far-reaching information privacy bill is making its way through India’s parliament. What will be the likely consequences for India’s people and economy?

· March 9, 2020
commentary
India’s View on Soleimani, Iran, and the United States

For India, the equation is pretty simple: better diplomatic relations between the United States and Iran would let New Delhi deal more smoothly with both countries. A decline in the relationship adversely affects Indian interests.

· January 9, 2020
In the Media
Under Modi, India Has Shed its Traditional Defensiveness Towards the Middle East

It has been a rather long learning curve for New Delhi to separate presumed transcendental religious solidarity and the logic of national self-interest in engaging the Middle East.

· April 16, 2019
Indian Express
In the Media
Raja Mandala: Nationalism Comes to Saudi Arabia

As New Delhi prepares to host the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, India must come to terms with an unfamiliar idea—“nationalism in Arabia”.

· February 19, 2019
Indian Express