Narendra Modi

New Delhi’s crackdown on dissent is endangering free speech and the entire system of criminal justice.

An alliance of democracies to contain China makes sense. But Modi needs to clean up his act.

New Delhi has continued to milk the issue of citizenship for political gain, leaving 1.9 million people stateless and virtually unable to prove otherwise.

Using Hindutva ideology, India’s leader is restyling the country as one with only the trappings of democracy.

Germany’s reopening is working because Angela Merkel treats citizens like adults; China’s is succeeding because people see results. In India, there’s no trust—and little evidence of progress.

New Delhi’s lockdown has stalled the spread of the pandemic but a lack of planning has led to hunger, uncertainty, and panic.

Market response to the coronavirus, China deflecting blame, and the dawn of post-democratic Europe.

India’s prime minister is pushing for a regional response while facing a growing crisis at home.

For Indian Muslims forced from their homes by mob violence, not even displaced persons camps can protect them now.

As protests against a new citizenship law sweep the country, signs that the authorities are condoning and even instigating violence have India’s Muslims alarmed.

An expert on communal riots says the country may well be witnessing the start of a larger pogrom.

“Jai Shri Ram” was meant to be a celebration of a Hindu deity. But the phrase is turning into hate speech—and a dog whistle for attacks on Muslims.