Posts tagged India
No Farmers, No Food
No Farmers, No Food

India is often labeled as the world’s largest democracy, but the very fabric of its democratic structure has been in question for many years. The contentious farmers’ protests in Delhi, primarily supported by Punjab, epitomize this struggle. The agricultural laws passed by Modi’s administration, are beneficial on paper, but in reality remove the safety net that farmers count on, leaving them vulnerable to corporate exploitation. In response, peaceful protests have been ongoing since 2020 have been met with excessive force, internet shutdowns, and further acts of intimidation, thus raising concerns about India’s future as a democratic nation. This is an ongoing issue that India faces, and the peaceful protests upheld by farmers serve as a reminder that it is vital to protect and uphold the civil liberties of all those in India as well as democracy itself. 

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AsiaBy Jasmin KaurIndia, agriculture, civil liberties, Narenda Modi, peaceful protests, authoritarianism
Of Factions and Friends
Of Factions and Friends

India and Australia have significantly strengthened their relationship in recent years, with both nations being key members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. As they seek to expand trade and deepen military cooperation, their mutual interests in containing Chinese aggression and maintaining a rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific region drive the partnership, despite India's complex relations with Russia and China.

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AsiaBy Divyata GovilaIndia, Australia, Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, Indo-Pacific, China, military cooperation, trade, international relations, United States, Japan, G-20 Summit, rules-based international order, naval conflict, Indian Ocean, Russia, Ukraine, economic sanctions, foreign policy, Pakistan, global contradictions