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The Electorate and The Empire

I analyse the impact of key domestic political issues in the United States on its foreign policies especially towards the Indian subcontinent.

By Anil Raman

· Launched 8 months ago

030- The Lobby Trump Decided to Defy

A seismic shift is underway in American domestic politics as America First surges

Jun 18•Anil Raman

The Three Indian Sailors and a New Challenge for Indian Statecraft

India contributes labour but exercises limited authority over the commercial decisions that expose that labour to risk.

Jun 16•Anil Raman

027- How A Photograph in Delhi Says Something Important About Trump's America

Venezuela's Acting president Delcy Rodrguez, met US Ambassador Sergio Gor in Delhi during her visit to India. And that tells us what is wrong with…

Jun 8•Anil Raman

Off with their heads’ – the purge of Republican dissenters

The Trumpian purge of Republican dissenters, along with growing inner-party feuds, has consequences for America and India alike

May 30•Anil Raman

027- Cuba and Trump’s dangerous quest for glory

The strategy is an attempt to reshape US dominance in the Western Hemisphere through force, driven by Trump’s search for historical legacy and Marco…

May 28•Anil Raman

026 - The Quad Is Slowly Going Quiet - But For A Reason

Questions have grown with Trump's renewed contacts with Xi Jinping and ongoing uncertainty about US commitments in Asia.

May 27•Anil Raman

025 - The Iran Brief : Regional Order Unravelling

The US/Israeli - Iran conflict has sapped the foundations of regional security and political order with long lasting and unclear global and regional…

May 24•Anil Raman

024 - Gerrymandering and the New Rules of U.S. Politics — What It Means and Why India Should Pay Attention

How election maps, courts and partisan strategy are reshaping American democracy , and why the trend matters beyond the United States

May 22•Anil Raman