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Milan Vaishnav, “On electoral bonds, a short-lived celebration,” Hindustan Times, February 17, 2024. “Crime and Politics with Milan Vaishnav,” The DAKSH Podcast, September 2022. Devesh Kapur and Milan Vaishnav, eds., Costs of Democracy: Political Finance in India (New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2018). Milan Vaishnav, When Crime Pays: Money and Muscle in Indian Politics (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2017).

Constantino Xavier and Riya Sinha, “How India Budgets to Become a Leading Power,” Centre for Social and Economic Progress, February 8, 2023. Constantino Xavier, “India: Looking to Help Frame a New Global Balance,” in Regional Security Outlook 2023 (Canberra: Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific, 2022). Constantino Xavier and Amitendu Palit, eds., Connectivity and Cooperation in the Bay of Bengal Region (New Delhi: Centre for Social and Economic Progress, 2023). Constantino Xavier and Jabin Jacob, eds., How China Engages South Asia: Themes, Partners and Tools(New Delhi: Centre for Social and Economic Progress, 2023). Hillary Rodham Clinton, “Remarks on India and the United States: A Vision for the 21st Century,” Chennai, India, July 20, 2011.

Karan Thapar, “Debunking propaganda myths, restoring truths,” Hindustan Times, January 27, 2024. Sreenivasan Jain, Mariyam Alavi, and Supriya Sharma, “Bringing Journalistic Scrutiny to Hindutva Conspiracy Theories,” The Wire, January 17, 2024.

“What the Personal Data Protection Act Means for India (with Rahul Matthan),” Grand Tamasha, Septemner 27, 2023. “Book Discussion: The Third Way: India’s Revolutionary Approach to Data Governance,” Carnegie India Global Technology Summit 2023, December 7, 2023. Rahul Matthan, “Tech policy in India has had a year packed with action,” Mint, December 27, 2023.

Experts Rahul Sagar, Aditya Balasubramanian, and Ramachandra Guha discuss the history of India's princely states, the Congress Party's changing stance towards them, the challenges of integrating them into the Indian Union, the management of the states by the Indian Political Department, a dispute over Junagar's succession, and the abolishment of privy purses and its impact on Indian politics.

Sanjay Ruparelia, expert on India-Canada relations and author, discusses the strained relationship between the two countries, the growing Indian diaspora in Canada, and the political influence of the Sikh diaspora. The podcast also explores Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy and the possibilities of resetting the relationship under new administrations in both countries.

Crystal Ennis and Nicolas Blarel discuss India's evolving Middle East policy and its response to the Israel-Palestine conflict. They explore Modi's initial support for Israel, changing positions of the Congress party, and India's envy towards Israel's security capabilities. The podcast also highlights the historical context of India's relationship with Israel, their defense partnership, and the potential implications for India's Middle East relations.

Exploring the Women's Reservation Bill and its impact on gender representation in Indian politics. Examining the low percentage of female representation in Parliament and state assemblies. Discussing the alternative approach of mandating party tickets for women candidates. Exploring the challenges faced by women MPs and the BJP government's approach to women and governance. Analyzing the implications of the Women's Reservation Bill for political parties, politicians, and campaigns.

1.Ajay Mathur, “International finance must take a lead in mobilising solar investments,”Business Standard, September 7, 20232. Ajay Mathur, “Here's how solar can help triple renewable energy by 2030,” World Economic Forum, August 14, 2023.3. “What COP26 Means for India—and the World,” (with Navroz Dubash),Grand Tamasha, November 17, 2021.4. “How India Can Get to Net Zero Emissions,” (with Jayant Sinha),Grand Tamasha, October 13, 2021. 

Prashant Jha, Ashok Malik, and Ro Khanna discuss the recent G20 Summit in New Delhi, India's growing international engagement, the Delhi Declaration's noteworthy commitments, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, US-India cooperation, and insights from Ashok Malik's diverse career and India's G20 participation.