Written by: Kamika Patel Since November, tens of thousands of farmers across parts of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh have been protesting near the outskirts of Delhi, India’s capital, demanding the repeal of the three new agricultural ordinances passed in September by the Union Cabinet of India. The government claims that these ordinances will foster…
Category: South Central Asia
America’s Evolving Relationship with India and Pakistan: How and Why Our Foreign Policy Towards the Subcontinent Has Changed
Written by: Jacob Laufgraben The United States’ foreign policy in South Asia has shifted dramatically between the end of British rule over the Indian subcontinent and the present day. Much of the change can be accounted to global phenomena, specifically the Cold War, and later the rise of jihadist groups. But simultaneously, the conversion in…
Why India is not the New Silicon Valley
Written by: Abby Ivancevich India’s recent economic growth has been historic and promising for developing countries around the world. However, in recent years, its lack of economic growth curtailed hopes of becoming a global technological power. India’s unique history of colonization and the caste system are sadly still part of the makeup of society and…
It’s a Tough Time to be a Startup
Written by: Dana Craig In 1932, Franklin Delano Roosevelt gave a speech dissecting the economic state of America. He declared that, “Area after area has been preempted altogether by the great corporations [and now] the small man starts under a handicap.” Roosevelt went on to predict with eerie accuracy a time in our history when…
A Solution to the Sexual Assault Epidemic in India
Written by: Pooja Gundimeda India is undeniably facing an epidemic which has taken the lives of thousands of women, both young and old. Daily rape and sexual assault is plaguing the country, and has become increasingly common in recent years—gradually embedding itself into Indian culture and social norms. According to the National Crime Records Bureau…
New Delhi: Air Pollution Threatens Lives, Experts Predict Worsening Conditions
Written by: Allison Lee On Tuesday, November 5th, haze levels in New Delhi, India, caused the city to enter the 10th consecutive day of hazardous air pollution, with pollution levels reaching ten times higher than the safe concentration. Conditions are worse than ever before and future prospects are looking dim if immediate action is not…
A Growing Economy with No Women
Written by: Lauren Hutson India has one of the largest economies in the world and is quickly growing, with a GDP of 2.597 trillion (USD) and an annual GDP growth rate of 6.6%. These numbers starkly contrast women’s labor force participation and employment rates, however. The labor participation rate for women in India is among…
Tensions in Kashmir: The Beginning of the Fifth Indo-Pakistani War?
Written by: McKenna Ross On February 14, 2019, a suicide bomber killed 40 paramilitary Indians in the Kashmir region of India. The Indian government accused the Jaish-i-Mohammed, a Pakistan-based militant group, for the attack, but Pakistan denied the group’s presence in their country. Although Pakistan was willing to cooperate in an investigation, India chose a…
India’s National Election
Written by: Michael Sauer The battle for India is on. In a matter of weeks, the largest election in the history of democracy will commence. Squaring off are two grand political coalitions spearheaded by very dissimilar, yet equally charismatic leaders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to cement another 5-year lease on government with his potent…
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