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Sudha Ramachandran
Sudha Ramachandran is South Asia editor at The Diplomat.
Sudha Ramachandran is a journalist based in Bengaluru, India. She writes on South Asian political and security issues and has closely followed developments in the region’s conflict zones. She is an adjunct faculty at the Asian College of Journalism in Chennai. Sudha has a doctoral degree from the School of International Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi.
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October 06, 2023
Is India Preparing to Allow the Taliban Regime Diplomatic Representation in New Delhi?
By Sudha Ramachandran
Last week, Afghan diplomats aligned with the Ashraf Ghani government announced the ceasing of operations in the Afghan embassy in the Indian capital.
October 03, 2023
Ajai Sahni on Canada and the Khalistani Movement
By Sudha Ramachandran
“The present ‘movement’ is diaspora-led, fed by the ISI and implicitly supported by some countries, most prominently Canada, for geostrategic reasons and domestic political imperatives.”
September 16, 2023
Did Saudi Arabia Signal Willingness to De-hyphenate India and Pakistan in Its South Asia Policy?
By Sudha Ramachandran
The Saudi Crown Prince did not hop across to Pakistan after his recent trip to India.
September 12, 2023
Is India’s Ruling BJP Getting Jittery?
By Sudha Ramachandran
The Modi government has announced a special session of Parliament. Is it planning to advance general elections?
September 05, 2023
Avinash Paliwal on What Lies Ahead for Bangladesh
By Sudha Ramachandran
“If [Prime Minister] Hasina is unable to curb electoral violence, and is unable to offer patronage to the military elites, the chances of [military] intervention increase.”
August 31, 2023
Is Communal Violence Inevitable? Nuh in Northern India Said ‘No’ Earlier This Week
By Sudha Ramachandran
Unlike a month ago, on August 28, the BJP government prevented communal violence by not permitting a provocative religious procession and taking preventive measures.
August 21, 2023
Muqtedar Khan on Why Religious Nationalism Is Poisoning South Asia
By Sudha Ramachandran
“The current plight of Indian Muslims is a direct consequence of Jinnah’s vision and the emergence of copycat Hindu nationalism, which essentially embraces the same idea of religious nationalism.”
August 17, 2023
19th Round of India-China Border Talks Produces Joint Statement
By Sudha Ramachandran
This has brightened the prospects of a Xi-Modi handshake at the BRICS summit and of Xi attending the G-20 summit in Delhi.
August 11, 2023
After Haryana Clashes, Indian Court Raps Government For Ethnic Cleansing
By Sudha Ramachandran
Hindus and Muslims clashed violently in Nuh in northern India. The government punished only Muslims for the violence.
July 27, 2023
As Manipur Burns, India’s Connectivity Plans in Southeast Asia Go Up in Smoke
By Sudha Ramachandran
Instability in the state, which is India’s "gateway" to Southeast Asia, will undermine India’s grand plans under the Act East Policy.
July 17, 2023
Humayun Kabir on Why Bangladesh Should Hold a Free and Credible Election
By Sudha Ramachandran
“Bangladesh can ill afford to lose the trust and confidence of the international community at this critical time.”
July 01, 2023
India’s Deepening Bonds With Egypt
By Sudha Ramachandran
During Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to Egypt, the bilateral relationship became a strategic partnership.