South and Central Asia
India consumer-tech startups face unique challenges
A fast growing internet user base, a compelling Indian growth story, and a host of smart, proactive entrepreneurs are fueling a boom in technology startups in India. However, these entrepreneurs
India-Naga peace deal looks east
With a new Naga peace deal, questions remain concerning its legitimacy and long-term efficacy in pushing forward Prime Minister Modi’s Look East Act East policy. On August 3rd 2015, Indian Prime
Is Kazakhstan’s economic growth enough?
Despite the economic growth seen over the past few years, culminating in the 2017 Expo, Kazakhstan still has a long way to go before it can be thought of as
Indian government seeks changes to monetary policy
The controversy over setting the framework for Indian monetary policy has revived the age-old row between the Indian government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The recent revival of
Can New Delhi trump Beijing in ties with Myanmar?
Over the past two decades, India has sought to strengthen ties with Myanmar, which is India’s gateway to Southeast Asia, particularly in the economic sphere. With increasing anti-China sentiments in Myanmar, similar
David Cameron Seeks Business Opportunities in Southeast Asia
Seeking to develop new business opportunities with a growing ASEAN market, David Cameron launched a trade delegation consisting of representatives from every region of the United Kingdom and is indicative
Modi Seeks Cooperative Federalism: Can it Work?
Modi has sought to reform the relationship between central and state governments by empowering states and curtailing centralized control. Despite this he faces opposition from various state leaders on matters
The Vyapam scandal is a threat to India’s credibility
While Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tours the world, there is a stark contrast between his international and economic outreach and imploding politics at home. The Modi government faces what
Modi’s subtle message to China
While Modi has reached out to China publicly in an attempt to foster a bilateral rapprochement, the Prime Minister’s recent visits suggest the undertaking of an aggressive political-economic stance on
Modi calls for reform in India: Will state governments respond?
As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi implements economic reforms, he continues to call on individual states to enact change and drive investment. Will they respond? In the past year, Indian
