Land, Developmental Politics & Nationalism
byOur relationships with land can fundamentally reshape our governments, markets, politics and societies.
Opinion
Understanding Jammu & Kashmir Through Timor-Leste
byThere are many parallels between Jammu & Kashmir & Timor-Leste. What lessons can we learn from the recent past?
Democracy In Disarray
byPolitical scoundrels–elected to the highest office through democratic means–are holding democracy to ransom.
The Sword, The Pen & The Law – On Julian Assange
by“The more I pursued the question of why Assange has so little public support, the more disturbing the story became.”
India, Iran & The US – “It’s Complicated”
byThe relationship between India and the U.S. is turning out to be an unhealthy, unequal one.
Sri Lanka’s New President Has A Tainted Past
bySri Lankans have elected a war criminal as their President. His rule could turn Sri Lanka into an authoritarian state.
Democracy & Its Enemies
byCan unscrupulous politicians & their advisers, using populist tactics, manipulate democracy to serve their own ends?
The Evolution Of Twenty-20 Cricket
byTwenty20 cricket is making more than a just a dizzy – a refined blueprint, no less.
What The Ayodhya Judgement Means For The Future Of India
byThe beneficiaries of the Supreme Court’s verdict are linked to the main accused in the crime of demolishing the mosque.
Dear India–Please Don’t Turn Into A Hindu Pakistan
byIndia has not learnt from Pakistan’s mistakes. It is, in fact, emulating Pakistan and following the two-state theory.
The Crisis Of The Democratic West
byIs the democratic West losing its self confidence? Is it cowering under pressure & abandoning its responsibilities?
India & Germany: What Next?
byThe bilateral relationship between India and Germany must translate into a strategic partnership that counters China.
Britain’s “Brexit Election”
byBritain’s upcoming elections, termed “Brexit elections,” are likely to have a big impact on the future of the country.
The Beauty Of Truth
byWhat makes a thing of beauty a sublime insignia of truth in mathematical and scientific theories?
The Memoirs of Sir Thomas Roe: 400 Years of India & Britain
bySir Thomas Roe’s negotiations with Jahangir, though not successful, marked the beginning of a controversial relationship.