Western Think Tanks are Wrong About Indian Democracy Declining
Salvatore Babones argues that Western think tanks rank Indian democracy poorly because of cultural bias and subjective opinion, not objective truth.
Central & South Asia
The Prospects of Peace in Afghanistan
The prospects for peace in Afghanistan will remain distant for as long as the Taliban own the entire political apparatus.
Are Tamil Brahmins Finally Shifting Their Outlook on Caste?
Are we seeing signs of change among the traditionally conservative Tamil Brahmin community?
Afghanistan’s Public Intellectuals Fail to Denounce the Taliban
The exponents of Afghan ethno-nationalism desperately aim to present a benign image of the Taliban.
India’s Reasons For Abstaining in the UN on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Historic ties, military equipment, geopolitical imperatives and a trust deficit between Indian and American ruling parties lie behind India’s UN abstentions.
Industrialization and Innovation Could Make the Indian Economy Takeoff
India missed the previous industrial revolutions but can finally industrialize because of global tailwinds, cost-advantages and improvement in domestic innovation.
The Politics Behind the Hijab Ban
The attempt to deny the right to sartorial choice is against the Indian Constitution and will impact the education of Muslim female students.
Does the US Have Leverage to Advocate for Women’s Rights in Afghanistan?
The US can exert pressure on behalf of Afghan women to demand their right to work and education are honored.
