Devesh Kapur

Devesh Kapur, a professor at Johns Hopkins and co-author of *A Sixth of Humanity*, and Arvind Subramanian, former Chief Economic Advisor to India and senior fellow at the Peterson Institute, dive into India's unique development journey. They explore how India's democratic struggles shaped policy, the impact of state-led planning, and the dual narratives of rapid growth and rising inequality. Their insights reveal the significance of regional analysis in development and caution against moves away from India’s secular foundations, emphasizing the lessons for global growth.

Sumitra Badrinathan, an Assistant Professor of Political Science specializing in the Indian American community, and Devesh Kapur, a South Asian Studies expert at Johns Hopkins SAIS, dive into the evolving political landscape for Indian Americans ahead of the 2024 election. They explore shifting voting behaviors, highlighting a decline in Democratic identification and a notable shift toward the Republican Party. The discussion reveals complex dynamics around identity politics, economic priorities, and the impact of misinformation, providing keen insights into this influential voter base.

Amit Ahuja and Devesh Kapur discuss violence and order in India, including reasons behind declining violence, the contradiction of decentralization and centralization in governance and security, unrest and violence in India, failure in the Northeast region, implications of communication blackouts, challenges faced by police forces, road traffic fatalities, challenges of policing, and reflecting on fault lines and hope for future discussions.