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Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 30, 2022
Macron 2.0
President Macron's victory in the Presidential elections raises more questions than answers.
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 17, 2021
The Traffic-light Coalition
The 2021 German elections usher in a new post-Merkel era, breaking the power status quo and giving rise to a coalition that could potentially create a new liberal consensus.
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - May 24, 2021
A Union in Crisis
SNP’s victory in the Scottish parliamentary elections appears to have reinvigorated sub-national movements across the UK.
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 15, 2021
Independence Invigorated
The first-time majority of pro-independence parties in the recent elections, have given a fresh boost to Catalonia’s fight for sovereignty.
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 4, 2020
Campaign Finance: Feeding Democracy
Campaign funding legislation has triggered a debate on transparency vs donor privacy. Is there a reasonable compromise to protect the right to privacy?
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 23, 2020
Taiwan Election- Dignity or Freedom
Re-election of President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan has signalled its determination to pursue a free and democratic way of life. Will this lead to more stress in Taiwan Straits?
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 22, 2020
US Presidential Elections
As on 13 January 2020, there are still 12 candidates in the fray. Which Presidential candidate is best positioned to beat President Donald Trump?
Elections - Op-Eds - Dec 17, 2019
A Full English Breakfast For Boris
Boris Johnson concluded his early morning victory speech like only a journalist gifted with the pen of humour can. “Ladies and gentlemen, so let’s get Brexit done. But first, let’s get breakfast done…
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 12, 2019
Electoral Bonds: In Search of Transparency
Free and fair elections are quintessential for an effective democracy. Does the Indian electoral bonds scheme supplement or undermine the fundamental tenant of ensuring transparency in the electoral…
Elections - Op-Eds - Dec 9, 2019
The Maharashtra Muddle
The recent political shenanigans in Maharashtra can potentially be an inflection point in the increasingly unipolar politics of India. Since the 2014 general elections, the ruling Bharatiya Janata…
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - May 30, 2019
Aftermath of Indian Election results 2019
India’s Bharatiya Janata Party swept the opposition aside to win a second term in the recent national elections. . Will the sweeping mandate motivate the ruling party to rise above ideological…
Elections - Op-Eds - May 8, 2019
Nagaland: North-East's hidden gem
Nagaland is situated at a crucial junction between India and Myanmar, accentuating its importance as a border state. Despite its geostrategic importance, the state has not experienced the same amount…
Elections - Op-Eds - May 8, 2019
Odisha: prepared for the future
Odisha has arguably been the country's most disaster-ready state for the past twenty years, and the rest of the country could learn to emulate its highly effective evacuation strategies. However,…
Elections - Op-Eds - May 6, 2019
Maharashtra: the Sweet smell of success
Maharashtra is arguably India's most prosperous state with the highest per capita income and strong performances in key HDI indicators. So, what is a threat to the state? Natural phenomenon arising…
Elections - Op-Eds - May 6, 2019
Manipur: Imphal's development impasse
For decades, Manipur has been fighting active separatist movements which demand succession from the Union of India. In the extensive crossfire, the state has lost crucial revenue generation as well…
Elections - Op-Eds - May 6, 2019
Mizoram: distance from development
Mizoram has a highly literate population but there is no robust employment generation nor is there any sign of rapid economic development. Carved out of Assam and been subjected to violent…
Elections - Op-Eds - May 6, 2019
Meghalaya: Its raining opportunities!
Meghalaya receives the country's highest rainfall yet there seems to be a drought of development. Much like how the monsoon rain brings in relief for most of the country, Meghalaya's time in the sun…
Elections - Op-Eds - May 3, 2019
Madhya Pradesh: India's beating heart
India's geographic centre is reflective of the many problems the country faces. Despite the sustained, fast-paced economic growth, key human development indicators remain unimpressive and represent a…
Elections - Op-Eds - May 2, 2019
Karnataka: Mysore Pak and Environmental conservation
Karnataka has seen remarkable progress in all key HDI indicators as well as Economic indices but the major issues which still plague the state are very basic. The lack of Environmental conservation,…
Elections - Op-Eds - May 2, 2019
Himachal Pradesh: Mountains calling for renewable energy
Himachal's fragile ecology has been impacted by the surge in tourists visiting Shimla in peak Summer months. As a result, Shimla's rapid and unplanned urbanization is straining the state's natural…