Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS) - NUS

Over the past few weeks, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has been in the eye of a storm primarily due to a media report on disagreements among the three election commissioners over the ongoing Special Intensive Review of electoral rolls and the role of the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. To discuss the controversy over the ECI and what it means for Indian democracy, Senior Research Fellow Ronojoy Sen spoke to Tarunabh Khaitan, Professor (Chair) of Public Law at the LSE Law School.

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ISAS Online Seminar:
This seminar examines Pakistan’s evolving role in an increasingly uncertain global order. Dr @YusufMoeed will explore how great-power competition, shifting regional dynamics and an emerging multipolar world are shaping Pakistan’s foreign and security policies. Chaired by Associate Professor @IqbalSevea Sevea, the discussion will consider Pakistan’s relationships with major powers and its efforts to balance competing international interests while pursuing economic stability, strategic autonomy and constructive global engagement. @YusufMoeed
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In this episode of South Asia Chat, Ms Divya Murali, Research Associate at ISAS, speaks with Mr Edgard Rodriguez, Senior Development Economist at Canada’s International Development Research Centre, about the Canada–India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and Canada’s broader engagement with South Asia. They explore how trade and energy cooperation can strengthen economic resilience and support inclusive, sustainable development.
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