India

The largest democracy in the world, India has become a major world economic and political player. India has the strongest economy in the South Asian region, with rapid industrialization and growth in its services sector turning it into a global investment hub, although it continues to rely heavily on its agricultural sector. While its economic prominence has raised its global profile, India must also navigate difficult relations with its neighbors, including Pakistan and China. 

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New Atlanticist

May 28, 2020

Nepal’s #BackoffIndia hashtag was a long time coming

By Rudabeh Shahid

India and Nepal’s “special relationship,” clearly leaves Nepal at the short end of the stick. New Delhi must consult more with Kathmandu and reassure its smaller sibling that policies meant to increase ties between both neighbors—such as the building of the link road—are beneficial to citizens of both countries, rather than come at the expense of the Nepalese.

India Nationalism

In the News

May 25, 2020

Singh in the Financial Express: Sustaining Atmanirbharta: The right policy mix

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

In the News

May 21, 2020

Akhtar in South Asian Voices: The Future of the India-Pakistan Nuclear Rivalry

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control India

In the News

May 21, 2020

Fernandes quoted in The New Indian Express on unemployment fears in urban India

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business India

In the News

May 18, 2020

Akhtar as a panelist at the Centre for Aerospace Security Studies: The Recent Kashmir Crisis: Are Pakistan-India Heading towards a Military Conflict?

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management India

New Atlanticist

May 18, 2020

India’s new COVID MSME package: Critical assistance or symbolic gesture?

By Ketki Bhagwati

The plan's centerpiece, the loan guarantee program, which transfers the full liability of loan losses of eligible borrowers to the exchequer, however, appears ill-conceived at a time when the government is scrambling to contain the fiscal deficit. Structuring the program to cover the credit and performance risks of MSME loan portfolios of financial institutions through risk participation or risk sharing would have been a wiser choice for the government.

Coronavirus India

In the News

May 18, 2020

Akhtar as a panelist at the University of Lahore Centre for Security, Strategy and Policy Research: The Future of Sino-Indo-Pak Relations post-Pandemic

By Atlantic Council

China India

Event Recap

May 15, 2020

Kashmiris in the Age of Detention: What Changes for the Kashmiris Pre and Post-Pandemic?

By Atlantic Council

On May 5th, 2020, the South Asia Center's Nonresident Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Security, Strategy and Policy Research, University of Lahore, organized a webinar to discuss the affects of COVID-19 pandemic on Kashmiris.

Conflict Coronavirus

New Atlanticist

May 14, 2020

Can India make an opportunity out of crisis?

By Ajay Chhibber

India is between a rock and a hard place. The lockdowns have not reduced the increase in coronavirus spread and its economy has cratered. Modi's new stimulus package is intended to save lives and livelihoods and reset the economy. But, if it will be enough will depend on what it contains and more importantly on how it is implemented.

Coronavirus Inclusive Growth

New Atlanticist

May 12, 2020

Will India amend its approach to Afghanistan peace?

By Javid Ahmad

As India considers its next steps in Afghanistan, it may well conclude that it can no longer remain a mere spectator in peace efforts. This may include more aggressive calls for a humanitarian ceasefire, seeking more clarity about Pakistan’s role in the peace process, and possibly seeking an observer role in the future intra-Afghan talks

Afghanistan Conflict

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