Tag "Modi"
India’s Bid for the Nuclear Suppliers Group
Becoming a member of the exclusive Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) would be a major coup Modi as his government heads into general elections in 2019. While most of 48 members have endorsed the Indian bid, China continues to veto India’s ability to join the Group by stating it is not an Non-Proliferation Treaty signatory.
India, France, and their new security agreements
Regional power struggles and maritime security are at the heart of new security agreements between France and India. India is especially worried about being geopolitically isolated by China, and is seeking to expand its presence in the Indian Ocean.
Silicon Valley and New Delhi fear Trump’s visa policy
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to investigate and restrict working visas to the US, especially the H1-B visas often used by Silicon Valley.
BRICS caught between India and China
The 8th BRICS summit, held in Goa, once again exposed geopolitical fault lines which divide the diverse grouping — most notably between India and China.
India-Pakistan tensions: Would India really abrogate the Indus Waters Treaty?
New Delhi has not ruled out the possibility of abrogating Indus Waters Treaty: what would be the consequences of such a move, and how likely is it?
Can Jayalalithaa restore Tamil Nadu’s economy?
India’s J. Jayalalithaa has won re-election as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. What impacts will this have on the state’s numerous economic challenges?
Power shifting as India rises above its former rulers
In the days of the British Raj, India was a subject of British rule. Fast forward 70 years and the situation has reversed with India influencing UK.
BRICS bring little opportunity to India
While the BRICS were once lauded as a group of emerging economic prestige, recent economic problems within member states suggest that India can find better opportunity elsewhere. At a recent
India’s tolerance for intolerance
Amid reports of increased discrimination, India must confront this issue rather than shy away from it. Intolerance is not a new phenomenon within India. Neither are religious discrimination, religious extremism or
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
