Department of Political Science at SAI, Heidelberg

Bangladesh has voted! In this pivotal moment, it's crucial to understand the political developments and dynamics that shaped this election. Heidelberg scholars A.S.M. Mostafizur Rahman and Prof. Dr. Rahul Mukherji offer their expertise about the country in their recent analysis.

As Bangladesh Goes to Polls Today, How Fair Will the Election Be? It is now widely known that the exercise will undermine the country's democratic future.

"India’s democratic credentials can be revived only if the competitive elements of India’s democracy stand united against ethno-nationalist Hindu majoritarianism." Dive into the thought-provoking analysis of Prof. Mukherji and Dr. Zarhani on the obstacles confronting India's civil society.

India’s Democracy: The Competitive Authoritarian Propensity? - Pacific Affairs (UBC Journal) Rahul Mukherji and Seyed Hossein Zarhani

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Why does one chose incompetent cronies?

Dassault Aviation’s Rafale joint venture with Anil Ambani likely to be dissolved Sources said Dassault has taken the decision due to Ambani’s “inability to make the investment required to keep the joint venture going.”

This could pose a challenge.

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Would anyone object to some of the threats to the Constitution and the Republic duscussed by Dr. Harsh Mander?

India's Republic is at its Darkest: Harsh Mander Human rights activist Harsh Mander, who runs the Centre for Equity Studies and Karwan-E-Mohabbat, is known for his efforts to foster communal harmony, which ...

Great choice .. long live freedom of choice.

अजीत अंजुम जी को पत्रकारिता जगत के प्रतिष्ठित कुलदीप नैयर पुरस्कार के लिए चुने गये है। बेबाक और निष्पक्ष पत्रकारिता के लिए बहुत बहुत बधाई व शुभकामनाएं Ajit Anjum ji congratulations 🌹🌹