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Populist, right-wing governments often target universities as enemies of the state. The Trump administration is watching − and learning.
Narendra Modi is on a mission to grow India’s global influence.
Missing from the coverage of Kashmir is the story of Kashmiris as Indigenous Peoples. Their territory has been under multiple occupations since 1947 and they face intensive repression.
The ceasefire between these two nuclear powers appears to be holding, but deeper resolution appears unlikely.
The killing of 26 tourists in Kashmir on April 22 has triggered a sharp escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan, bringing the two nuclear-armed rivals dangerously close to open conflict.
The Cuban missile crisis showed the virtue of communication between leaders. India and Pakistan need to heed the lesson.
The Modi government has tried to present Kashmir as a tourist destination despite not guaranteeing security in this region of longstanding conflict.
India’s constitution always gave the executive a great deal of power, but the diversity of the country’s electorate has ensured that this power has been diluted.
Globally, we’re witnessing a rise in far-right governments increasingly hostile towards universities, historically springboards for progressive change. What should the future look like for universities in Canada?
As Christopher Luxon meets India’s Narendra Modi, his pledge to secure a trade deal in his first term still looks optimistic. But he can already claim some success.
The Artificial Intelligence Action Summit, held in Paris on Feb. 11, reflected a political shift towards addressing social and environmental challenges posed by AI.
Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga and Yamuna are believed to meet the fabled Saraswati, is the most revered.
India is where China was economically 15 years ago. With new talk of trade negotiations, a clear view of India’s present and future power will be vital.
The phrase ‘batenge toh katenge’ is a call to violence, not a call for unity, and therefore needs to be understood in terms of how rabid Hindu nationalism is covered and investigated in Canada.
Donald Trump’s return has normalised and supercharged authoritarianism internationally, making it the rule rather than the exception.
It’s not clear yet that the Brics alliance is close to being able to achieve unity of purpose.
Without a shared understanding of the pro-Khalistan issue between Canada and India, the relationship between the two countries is likely to remain strained.
The Indian prime minister’s visit to Kyiv highlights complex behind-the-scenes manoeuvring with important geopolitical implications.
Modi’s appointed experts have helped craft a narrative that combines India’s technological advancement with Hindu nationalism.
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