Narendra Modi

‘Quad’ Talks in Japan Open With Eyes on China and Ukraine

2022/05/24 • Deutsche Welle

Leaders from the U.S., Japan, India, and Australia are in Tokyo looking to bolster the Indo-Pacific group of major democratic nations. Although China is the Quad’s long term focus, Ukraine’s sure to feature on the agenda.

China Tensions Push India and Taiwan Closer Together

2020/10/23 • Deutsche Welle

India is seeing public opinion drastically shift in favor of Taiwan amid growing anti-Beijing sentiments. But will New Delhi risk its Asian rival's wrath for stronger ties with Taipei?

Kashmiris Feel Alienated 6 Months After India 'Annexation'

2020/02/06 • Deutsche Welle

In August 2019, New Delhi scrapped Kashmir's semi-autonomous status, imposing a security blockade in the region. Rifat Fareed, DW's reporter in Srinagar, says six months on, Kashmiris feel more disgruntled than ever.

Women and Students Are Leading India's Citizenship Protests

2020/02/05 • Shalmoli Halder

In India, women are leading protests against the government's discriminatory Citizenship Amendment Act by staging indefinite sit-ins.

India: Curfew, Internet Closures as Citizenship Protests Continue

2019/12/20 • Deutsche Welle

Indian police have imposed strict security measures amid protests over a citizenship law discriminating against Muslims. At least seven people have died so far in the ongoing unrest.

India’s Descent into a Hindu Theocracy

2019/12/17 • The Interpreter

A new law that threatens to exclude Muslims from Indian citizenship upends the idea of a nation built on liberty and equality.

Indian Parliament Approves Citizenship Bill, Sparking Protests

2019/12/12 • Deutsche Welle

Protesters in India's ethnically diverse northern regions clashed with police, as the contentious bill passed the upper house of parliament. Muslims would be excluded from the fast-track citizenship laws.

Modi Takes a Beach Stroll During Sluggish India-China Talks

2019/10/18 • The Interpreter

Indian Prime Minster Narendra Modi took time out for a beach cleanup while hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping last week — an act that might have been more productive than their talks.

The Intractable Conflicts Over Kashmir, Explained

2019/09/02 • The Interpreter

The Indian government has cut off telecommunications in Kashmir since August 4 with no resolution in sight. What's the story behind the lockdown?

Can Imran Khan Swing Pakistan to a New Beginning?

2018/09/09 • East Asia Forum

Pakistan's new prime minister has his work cut out to convince foreign policy partners that he is more than just a new PR man for the military.