Modi’s State Visit to the US is Shadowed by Human Rights Concerns

Modi’s State Visit to the US is Shadowed by Human Rights Concerns

Advertisement President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are marking the state visit of the Indian leader on Thursday by launching new partnerships in defense, semiconductor manufacturing and more sectors as the leaders look to strengthen their countries’ crucial — albeit complicated — relationship. But as Biden fetes Modi, human rights advocates and some … Read more

Mr. Modi Goes to Washington: Breaking New Ground in the India-US Strategic Partnership

Mr. Modi Goes to Washington: Breaking New Ground in the India-US Strategic Partnership

Beyond the Indus | Diplomacy | South Asia Beyond the Indus podcast hosts Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty discuss Modi’s state visit to the U.S., and broader trends in India-U.S. relations, with Rajeshwari Pillai Rajgopalan. Advertisement In this episode, Joe and Tush cover one of the most hotly anticipated events in international diplomacy: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state … Read more

Biden is Feting the Indian PM Despite His Dismal Human Rights Record

Biden is Feting the Indian PM Despite His Dismal Human Rights Record

Advertisement Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is, on many counts, a curious choice for President Joe Biden to honor with a state visit. Since Russia’s Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine 16 months ago, India has boosted its economy by purchasing increasing quantities of cheap Russian oil. Human rights groups and political opponents have … Read more