Analysis: Backlash to New Citizenship Amendment Bill in India
On the 9th of December 2019, India took a major step toward the official marginalization of Muslims as one house of Parliament passed a bill that would establish a religious More
Inhale Change: E-Cigarette Bans Around the World
After decades of battling tobacco industry heads and lobbyists for improved regulation of cigarettes, public health officials worldwide are increasingly turning their attention towards a relatively new “epidemic”: the vape, More
The Indian Election and the Nationalization of Politics
Last week, the world’s largest democracy concluded its elections. For the first time since 1971, Indian voters re-elected an incumbent Prime Minister, granting him an extension on his mandate. The More
A Buddhist Path: Cultural Diplomacy in China and India
China is an officially atheist country, known for its desire to maintain state control over religious groups. Yet in recent years, many scholars and political pundits have noted that the More
Trudeau Goes to India
Srijan Shukla Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent trip to India felt like a crash course on “how to destroy a bilateral relationship in 7 days.” In the world of More
A Bittersweet Tale: India Under Modi
For nearly the past three decades, the story of India has been one of uncertainty. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent speech at the World Economic Forum plenary exemplifies this. On More