Archive - Updates from Milan Vaishnav

How level is the electoral playing field in India?

In recent years, there is a growing concern that the integrity of electoral processes has atrophied.

Aug 18 •

One Nation, One Election: What’s at Stake

A controversial plan to introduce simultaneous state and national elections in India could lead to more, not fewer, elections.

Aug 4 •

July 2025

A New Era in U.S.-India Relations

The post-2000 logic of U.S.-India relations has run its course. To preserve the relationship, it now falls to India—not the United States—to practice…

Jul 17 •

Everyday Indian Americans

Our new report explores the ways Indian Americans establish their identities in America, engage with civic and political institutions, and maintain…

Jul 15 •

March 2025

Indian Americans and the future of U.S.-India ties

On matters both domestic and foreign, new data data suggest there are intriguing changes afoot.

Mar 30 •

Indian Americans & U.S. foreign policy

Indian Americans believe the Biden administration ably managed U.S.-India ties. They offer a more mixed assessment of what relations under Trump might…

Mar 12 •

What DOGE means for India

DOGE’s dismantling of the American State has significant costs for the US and will resonate beyond national borders. India too should brace for the…

Mar 9 •

January 2025

How Indian Voters Decide

Last year, India held the largest elections in recorded history. What do recent trends tell us about what makes Indian voters tick?

Jan 31 •

December 2024

Grand Tamasha: Your Support Matters

A "Giving Tuesday" post

Dec 3, 2024 •

November 2024

What does the U.S. election portend for America, India, and Indian Americans?

The elections are over, now the challenge begins.

Nov 7, 2024 •

October 2024

How will Indian Americans vote this November?

Our new survey reveals the political preferences and issues animating Indian Americans, many of which challenge conventional electoral wisdom.

Oct 29, 2024 •

September 2024

Reassessing India's Fourth Party System

Despite this spring’s electoral setback, the BJP retains its dominant position at the center of Indian politics.

Sep 28, 2024 •

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