Sumit Ganguly

Sumit Ganguly is a columnist at Foreign Policy and visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He is a distinguished professor of political science and the Rabindranath Tagore chair in Indian cultures and civilizations at Indiana University Bloomington.

Articles by Sumit Ganguly
A member of the United Hindu Front holds a banner depicting Gurpatwant Singh Pannun during a rally in New Delhi on Sept. 24.
A member of the United Hindu Front holds a banner depicting Gurpatwant Singh Pannun during a rally in New Delhi on Sept. 24.

Will U.S. Revelation of Plot to Kill Sikh Activist Strain Ties With India?
Analysis
Sumit Ganguly
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a news conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (not seen) following their meeting in Ramallah, West Bank.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a news conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (not seen) following their meeting in Ramallah, West Bank.

Modi’s Comments on Israel-Gaza War Signal Shift
Analysis
Sumit Ganguly, Nicolas Blarel
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to journalists at the G-20 summit venue in New Delhi on Sept. 10.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to journalists at the G-20 summit venue in New Delhi on Sept. 10.

Did New Delhi’s G-20 Summit Succeed?
Analysis
Sumit Ganguly
A black-and-white photograph shows former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, a middle-aged man wearing a white, collarless shirt. He is holding a pen and smiling as he looks off to the side.
A black-and-white photograph shows former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, a middle-aged man wearing a white, collarless shirt. He is holding a pen and smiling as he looks off to the side.

The Great Fight Over India’s Myths
Review
Sumit Ganguly
Political opposition figure Rahul Gandhi arrives at court in Surat, India, on April 3.
Political opposition figure Rahul Gandhi arrives at court in Surat, India, on April 3.

Modi’s Party Deals Its Main Opposition a Final Blow
Analysis
Sumit Ganguly
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