South Asia Politics
Covering Economy, Politics & Social Trends in South Asia
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New leadership for Sri Lanka
| by Graeme Acton | As Sri Lanka’s new leader takes the reins, the country’s embedded culture of corruption is being seen as a primary target. The electoral victory of Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Sri Lanka signifies a major shift in the country’s political landscape. Dissanayake, leader of the National People’s Power (NPP), has emerged…
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India’s State Elections 2024
Three months after his worst election performance to date, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing another political slugfest: this time in the powderkeg region of Jammu and Kashmir, where separatist sentiment is extremely virulent, and many voters are still furious over losing their political autonomy five years ago. Local elections are underway in Jammu…
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The Revolving Door of Nepali Politics
| by Anil Sigdel | Instability is the norm in Nepali politics. The multiparty democratic system revolves around power-hungry politicians, short-lived, unnatural alliances and high-profile corruption cases. Following the 2022 elections, Nepali Congress, with 89 seats, and the Communist Party of Nepal–Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN–UML), with 78 seats, are the first and the second largest parties respectively in…
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The ‘Oped Column Syndication’: Amplifying Diverse Voices in Media Landscape
In an era where the media landscape is overwhelmed with noise and polarized viewpoints, the Oped Column Syndication plays a crucial role in ensuring that diverse perspectives are heard across the globe. The platform connects publishers of all sizes—whether large, established newspapers, vibrant, popular television channels, or smaller, independent—with high-quality opinion pieces from expert thought leaders. By…
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The ‘Editor and Publisher’ is Bridging the News Industry’s Past and Future
The ‘Editor and Publisher‘ (E&P) has been, since it was founded in 1884, chronicling the transformation of the news industry and documenting both the triumphs and struggles of the news media sector. As traditional print publications face increasing economic pressure and shifting audience behavior, the E&P‘s adaptation to digital platforms and multimedia formats speaks to the…
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