Is multiculturalism dead? Restrictive immigration would impair cultural diversity and sharpen global polarization
A new narrative then emerges and multiculturalism starts to be perceived as a disruptive force with a contrary ideology that poses a credible threat to the Western worldview. Immigrants are perceived as foreigners, who are disrespectful of the prevailing cultural unity by asserting – even imposing – an alien way of thinking and behaving.
US-India ties: Trump has established track record on India ties, but Harris record is sparse
The Biden administration has taken a relatively low-key approach compared to Canada, but it will continue to be an irritant in India-US relations and could balloon in a Harris administration.
The shadow of the caliphate: Hizb-ut-Tahrir a threat to India's national security
In India, HT's message poses particular risks. India has a sizable Muslim population which exceeds 200 million, and around 47 percent of it consists of a young population under the age of 19. Socio-economic challenges of the community make the youth population vulnerable to the group's radical propaganda. This is especially concerning as India grapples with its own extremist threats.
South Asia: Redistributive growth needs to be the mantra for policymakers
It is estimated that about 37% percent of the world’s 1.1 billion multi-dimensionally poor people live in South Asia. And an estimated 272 million poor people in the region live in households with at least one undernourished person.