Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty
India-Bangladesh connectivity blessing for both
New infrastructure projects between the neighbours will reduce costs and delays. But a cloud hangs over how Bangladesh conducts its elections in January
18 Nov 2023
Canada plays China’s game on India’s board
There is much more than meets the ears in the Canada standoff. Context suggests that Trudeau’s unproven charges are meant for winning back Beijing’s favour.
29 Sep 2023
Israel’s convulsive dalliance with judicial reforms
Without a formal written Constitution, an independent Supreme Court is crucial in sustaining a liberal democracy.
31 Aug 2023
IMF-Pakistan tug of war and the changing geopolitical arena
Pakistan’s army is a State within a State and controls crucial political and economic decisions. The civilian government simply cannot bypass the military for fear of being overthrown.
20 Jul 2023
Decisive vote for change in Thailand
In Thailand, coalition negotiations between parties take place with a wary eye on the military.
15 Jun 2023