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Democracy and electoral challenges in South Asia
Oct 30, 2015

Democracy and electoral challenges in South Asia

The South Asian region is witnessing some kind of democratic upsurge. For the first time, all the countries in the region have embraced democracy. Yet, democratic transitions in the region are filled with uncertainties and fragility. South Asian countries need to learn from each other's democratic experiences and support each other.

Democracy and equidistant foreign policy in a majoritarian government of Mahinda Rajapaksa
Aug 11, 2020

Democracy and equidistant foreign policy in a majoritarian government of Mahinda Rajapaksa

Making political history, Mahinda Rajapaksa secured more than half a million votes to his premiership in Sri Lanka.

Democracy as an impetus for empowerment: Dissecting the women’s representation dilemma
Mar 07, 2024

Democracy as an impetus for empowerment: Dissecting the women’s representation dilemma

Despite the rise in women's participation and representation in politics in recent decades, further sustained efforts to remove the persisting structu

Democracy in India: Is it ‘best fit’ or flawed?
Mar 05, 2019

Democracy in India: Is it ‘best fit’ or flawed?

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s democracy framework, by being blind to history and to context, is not doing itself any favours.

Democracy in Pakistan goes into deep coma
Jul 21, 2018

Democracy in Pakistan goes into deep coma

The process of subverting democracy and politicians began at the beginning of Pakistan.

Democracy in Refuge: A Tibet without the Dalai Lama
Jul 22, 2011

Democracy in Refuge: A Tibet without the Dalai Lama

The Indian leadership has been able to earn a lot of goodwill by sheltering the Dalai Lama and his people, but after his life, the 90,000-strong community will become a political and economic burden.

Democracy summit: How India should approach
Dec 09, 2021

Democracy summit: How India should approach

Despite several democracy watchdogs calling India as a backsliding democracy, the vibrant democratic practices conducted in India would say otherwise

Democracy vs Politicisation: Questions during crises
Mar 16, 2019

Democracy vs Politicisation: Questions during crises

Questioning the choices made by the government in terms of its response to the Pulwama terror strike is not 'questioning the forces' and thus unpatriotic

Democracy will prevail in the Arab World, says Tunisian leader
Jul 04, 2015

Democracy will prevail in the Arab World, says Tunisian leader

One of Tunisia's leading politicians, Sheikh Rashid al-Ghannouchi, says the Middle East is not in crisis, but rather at a "crossroads." The Middle East can indeed achieve stability and peace through a process of democratic reconciliation and consensus. But the road will be long and involve building institutions, healing old wounds and forging compromises.

Democracy: Debugging in process
May 21, 2021

Democracy: Debugging in process

It is important to harness informed technology so that we protect against and mitigate the very risks that are likely to play spoilsport in our attemp

Democracy: US needs a rethink
Apr 20, 2023

Democracy: US needs a rethink

Democracies have not always been true to the ideals they promote and it is precisely because of their ambitions that such ideals have taken a backseat

Democratic candidates' surprisingly low focus on foreign policy
Jul 02, 2015

Democratic candidates' surprisingly low focus on foreign policy

Though foreign policy is going to be an important issue in the US Presidential elections next year, the Democrat candidates for the party's nomination have surprisingly devoted little time to this aspect so far. However, as the campaign progresses and the less serious candidates drop out of the race, the issue is likely to gain greater attention.

Democratic civilian transition in Africa: The case of Algeria, Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo
Jun 03, 2019

Democratic civilian transition in Africa: The case of Algeria, Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo

Recent events in Algeria and Sudan have brought the difficult and complicated task of democratic civilian transition in African countries back into fo

Democratisation, the Indian Example
Jun 09, 2004

Democratisation, the Indian Example

With Iraq back on the chess-board of international diplomacy, there is Once again the talk of democratizing individual West Asian nations, if not West Asia as a region. Going by the neighbourhood experience in recent times, it has also raised the question if West Asia is ready to be democratized, if it is not through the barrel of the American gun.

Democratising India’s Jal Jeevan Mission: Going bottom-up
Dec 23, 2020

Democratising India’s Jal Jeevan Mission: Going bottom-up

Jal Jeevan Mission needs to take into cognizance the localised diversity and remain flexible in its planning and implementation processes.

Democratising technology for the next six billion
Oct 19, 2020

Democratising technology for the next six billion

Digital public goods can be developed for rapid pandemic assessment and response. India’s experience with COVID-19 must be recorded and analysed, an

Democratising Technology for the Next Six Billion: India’s ‘Digital Public Goods’ Innovation
Nov 16, 2021

Democratising Technology for the Next Six Billion: India’s ‘Digital Public Goods’ Innovation

Access to, and development of indigenous digital platforms and cutting-edge technologies is imperative for robust socio-economic development and national security. In turn, such process needs to be democratised, and undertaken in a sustainable manner. India is a first mover in this novel idea of democratising technology and developing Digital Public Goods. Operationalised in the digital infrastructure called India Stack, India’s strategy aims t

Democratising the Internet: Landscape of digital markets and its impact
Sep 28, 2022

Democratising the Internet: Landscape of digital markets and its impact

Decentralising the internet has always been about letting users have more power. India must align its regulations with global efforts that govern citi

Democrats bracing for bad times in Midterm Polls
Nov 01, 2022

Democrats bracing for bad times in Midterm Polls

Inflation, gas prices, and lacklustre messaging are working against the Democratic party 

Demographic disaster hits China
Jan 20, 2023

Demographic disaster hits China

Despite the pro-natalist approach adopted by Xi Jinping, China continues to witness a declining population trend

Demographic planning for cities
Sep 08, 2020

Demographic planning for cities

The megacities of India have multiplied their populations way beyond the projections arrived at by population studies undertaken by demographic expert

Demolition of Noida Towers: A zero-tolerance policy towards violation of laws
Sep 07, 2022

Demolition of Noida Towers: A zero-tolerance policy towards violation of laws

The recent demolition of the twin towers of Noida showcases that violation of urban laws in the real estate industry will no longer be tolerated.

Demonetisation 2.0 or routine currency management?
Jun 13, 2023

Demonetisation 2.0 or routine currency management?

The crucial difference between the withdrawal of INR 2000 notes and the 2016 demonetisation is the modus operandi of the withdrawal and the status as

Demonetisation slowed economy, need to ensure GST doesn't
Jun 01, 2017

Demonetisation slowed economy, need to ensure GST doesn't

Even as the adverse impact of demonetisation is now fading, a new potential shock to the economy is raising its head — the implementation of the Goo

Demonetisation's enduring damage
Apr 23, 2018

Demonetisation's enduring damage

Demonetisation is still hurting India's monetary stability, and govt/RBI have been unusually poor stewards of the macro-economy

Demonetisation: High risks, meagre rewards
Nov 21, 2016

Demonetisation: High risks, meagre rewards

With the November 8 announcement, about 85 per cent of your bodily functions merely in the hope that the system will be cleansed with Demonetisation

Demystifying DeFi: Digital Money and the Future of Decentralised Finance
Oct 31, 2023

Demystifying DeFi: Digital Money and the Future of Decentralised Finance

The DeFi landscape is complex, encompassing digital assets, blockchain technology, and tokenization. Despite skepticism, it holds potential for financial inclusion, improved taxation, and democratizing investment in private markets.

Deniability a Must for Infidelity: The US-Pak Affair
May 07, 2011

Deniability a Must for Infidelity: The US-Pak Affair

Pakistani establishment would have to be out of its mind to enter Osama bin Laden's Abbotabad hideout on a white charger. Such foolhardiness would swell the ranks of Jihadi outfits in Pakistan. Murderer of Punjab Governor, Salman Taseer would resurface as a model.

Denuclearising North Korea: Moon Jae-in’s challenges
Jul 22, 2021

Denuclearising North Korea: Moon Jae-in’s challenges

One doubts if President Moon’s policy would be able to accomplish North Korean denuclearisation any time soon.