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The ongoing upazila elections in Bangladesh are a move to deepen democracy at the grassroots. Since the election came just after the parliamentary polls that took place in January and was boycotted by main Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist party (BNP),
As Bhutan prepares for its second general elections this year, the political landscape of the nation has yet to undergo significant change from the first one. While being active, democracy in the Himalayan Kingdom is still State-centric,
Despite concerns that the Biden administration’s focus on human rights and democracy would entail sharp criticism of New Delhi, Blinken’s visit highlighted the many areas of bilateral synergy.
Despite differing positions on the Ukraine crisis, both the countries are choosing to prioritise their bilateral relations
Today’s US democracy is still plagued by factionalism as the legacy of the Capitol insurrection continues to endure
By not backing the political demand of the RJD ally for the exit of then Election Commissioners, B B Tandon and N Gopalswamy, the Centre and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have silenced avoidable criticism of the constitutional body entrusted with the task of ensuring common man¿s continued faith in parliamentary democracy.
Imran’s unceasing attacks on the government and the military have increased the instability in Pakistan
This issue brief assesses the enduring political influence of the military in Pakistan. It delves into the historical, social, and geopolitical factors that have propelled the military's rise in the nation's governance structure. The brief also examines the military-bureaucratic nexus and its role in perpetuating military dominance, and the implications of a weak civil society and its constrained ability to counterbalance military power.
Western democracies need to be cautious and must guard against the CCP’s ‘charm offensive’ that threatens their interests.
China needs to strategically reconsider its calculations in South Asia amidst the ongoing shift in the region.
Relentless lawfare strategy makes way for social-economic agenda
International recognition of government has always been more based on realpolitik rather than agreed upon priniciples
Global terrorism can only be countered through cooperation, mutual collaboration, and confidence building amongst the international community
Prolonged periods of military rule in Pakistan have enabled the military to penetrate all structures of the Pakistani state. Political parties, the judiciary, bureaucracy, and the media — today all have their share of pro-khaki elements. Therefore, a military coup d’etat is no longer the only way to unseat a democratically elected political leader who may have differences with the Army. Indeed, if former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had compl
The process of dismantling PTI and ending “Project Imran” appears to be getting underway.
With Maldives again in the midst of political chaos, its former Foreign Minister Ahmed Naseem says India can play a crucial role in taking the country out of the crisis by keeping a close watch on it and helping reform the judiciary to ensure that the Yameen administration does not kill off democracy.
India needs to effectively counter the menace of China-Pakistan cyber collaboration as it has not just national security implications, but indeed implications for India’s democracy as a whole
Before India joins other democracies, whither democracy in India?
The citizens’ right to protest is a pillar of Indian democracy. While citizens are allowed to peacefully assemble, however, protests and demonstrations sometimes take a violent turn; recent examples are the Jat protests in Haryana and the Kashmir unrest following the death of militant leader Burhan Wani, both in 2016. During such occasions, it is the prerogative of the Indian state to deal with the violent civil protests in a manner that ensure
Can Panchayats truly be considered “self-governing institutions”? Has the spirit of decentralisation taken a deep root in the democratic spaces of
Recent events in Algeria and Sudan have brought the difficult and complicated task of democratic civilian transition in African countries back into fo
Inflation, gas prices, and lacklustre messaging are working against the Democratic party
As technology is growing by leaps and bounds, and its interplay with democracy has magnified, is it time to place regulations on digital democracy?
China’s belligerence across the Taiwan Strait raises tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
India’s impeccable story of constitutional promise and practice has much to offer to the G20 members and the world
India must act fast to mitigate the high risks, ensure that search engines live up to their responsibilities, and be transparent
A drag-and-drop approach towards meritocracy in the public sector will be hard to achieve as both the private sector and the public sector vastly diff
Governments and political actors must be liable for their performance and the virtual realm is not a playground anymore.
Even though the Egyptian army has refrained from taking over governance in the interim period, analysts say the fear of repeating the same mistakes are legitimate. Therefore, it remains to be seen whether or not this political transition will have a long-lasting impact on Egypt's nascent democracy.
India’s 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, which empowered local self-governments (Panchayati Raj Institutions) and reserved one-third of electoral seats in these bodies for women, has elevated women’s participation in rural governance. India is among the foremost countries for women’s participation in local governments, with over 1.45 million women shaping local decision-making. Women leaders are a critical link between local governance, s
China’s growing influence operations necessitates the implementation of proper measures to ensure election security
The pragmatic relationship between the civilian government and the Tatmadaw is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain.
नेपाल में लोकतंत्र (democracy) भद्दी राजनीति बनकर रह गया है. शाय�
2019 European parliamentary elections have been a boost for democracy in Europe.
Mere constitutional creation of new political space would not become the answer to the growing demands for inclusion and participation in the countryside. For substantive democracy to become a reality, Centre and States need to show willingness to share powers (3Fs).
While the Junta has stated that no further executions will take place, one cannot assume anything for now.
We must ensure that electoral democracy remains a cornerstone of modern political systems and a beacon of hope for future generations
After the implosion of Doing Business rankings, irresponsible and opinionated ‘methodologies’ being mainstreamed by World Bank is hurting the glob
Questions that were unthinkable at the turn of the century, such as whether democracy is a truly superior form of governance and whether the liberal w
In the second of a two-part series, as the Indo-Pacific takes central focus in geopolitics, democratic nations must work to keep the region’s strate
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government headed by Mr. A. B. Vajpayee had made India increasingly invisible in its neighbourhood. It was content to play second fiddle to the US in Nepal and Sri Lanka, let Norway, the European Union and Japan play a more active role in Sri Lanka, maintained a silence on the growing confrontation between President Abdul Gayoom of the Maldives and the pro-democracy activists
Despite the decline in reputation in recent times, the Indian Parliament continues to reflect the deepening of democracy.
A period of instability continues to loom large over Nepal as, despite the overwhelming support garnered by PM Prachanda, it won’t translate into re
The reforms generated rapid economic growth and transformed the way India engaged with the world.
If the purpose of privacy is to preserve democracy, then data protection laws must reflect this purpose.
The jury is out on why democracy is in retreat globally.
Pakistan will continue to be at sixes and sevens even if Imran Khan is on his way out.
