An Indian youth movement led by an organization calling itself ‘the Cockroach Janata Party’ has called a halt to weeks of protest in India, after securing a significant victory. Read @chietigj.bsky.social's (@chasiapacific.bsky.social) latest analysis on India's democracy for Chatham House ⤵️

Has the ‘Cockroach’ movement changed Indian politics?

The movement has tapped into dissatisfaction with employment opportunities and the economy. But it does not threaten a Gen Z revolution of the kind India’s neighbours have undergone.

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India's 'cockroach' movement has tapped into dissatisfaction with employment opportunities and the economy. But it does not threaten a Gen Z revolution of the kind India's neighbours have undergone, writes @chietigj.bsky.social .

Has the ‘Cockroach’ movement changed Indian politics?

The movement has tapped into dissatisfaction with employment opportunities and the economy. But it does not threaten a Gen Z revolution of the kind India’s neighbours have undergone.

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Happy #CETA week! After over four years of negotiation and ratification, the trade deal (Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement) between #India and the #UK will go into effect on 15 July. Analysis in comments: @chasiapacific.bsky.social

The #Iran-US ceasefire remains precarious. My article in the Indian Foreign Affairs Journal (published by the Association of Indian Diplomats) examines the strategic implications of the conflict‌ on #India. Summary in the comments: @chasiapacific.bsky.social www.printspublications.com/journal/arti...

#India's proclivity to make decisions based on principle rather than power is difficult to sustain in a world where values no longer carry the same currency. My article in the @lowyinstitute.bsky.social ‘The Interpreter’ discusses this @chasiapacific.bsky.social www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...

Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka have new governments brought to power in the wake of mass protest movements. Now they must grapple with the Iran war and tense ties with India. Read @chietigj.bsky.social's (@chasiapacific.bsky.social) latest analysis for Chatham House ⤵️

South Asia’s Gen Z revolutions now face difficult realities

New governments in Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka have popular mandates for change. But governance is proving challenging.

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Following a recent trip to #SouthAsia, my @chathamhouse.org ‘Expert Comment’ discusses the challenges facing the region’s newly-elected #GenZ-inspired governments in #Bangladesh, #Nepal and #SriLanka. See comments for a summary. @chasiapacific.bsky.social www.chathamhouse.org/2026/06/sout...

South Asia’s Gen Z revolutions now face difficult realities

New governments in Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka have popular mandates for change. But governance is proving challenging.

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I have just completed a tour of several countries (#Bangladesh, #India, #Nepal and #SriLanka) to discuss how to revive #regionalism in a South Asian context. A research paper and event will follow in a few months. Watch this space! #SouthAsia #SAARC, #BIMSTEC, #BBIN @chasiapacific.bsky.social

In an interview with @deutschewelle.dw.com I discuss the recently concluded #Quad foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi and what it says about the future of the grouping, the #India-#USA relationship and how it is being perceived in #China: @chasiapacific.bsky.social youtu.be/JH3CazCzvq4?...

US, India, Japan and Australia unite again – and China Is watching | DW News

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My article in the @eastasiaforum.bsky.social argues that #China and #India have stepped back from the brink without resolving the underlying tensions that pushed them there in the first place. @chasiapacific.bsky.social eastasiaforum.org/2026/05/25/c...

China–India rapprochement is tactical, not strategic

China and India have stepped back from the brink without resolving the underlying tensions that pushed them there in the first place.

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The vibrancy of Indian democracy was on display during the country’s recently concluded state elections, writes Chietigj Bajpaee.

How the West Misreads Modi’s Success

India may be less liberal now, but it remains democratic.

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While Modi's India may be less liberal today, it remains democratic. @chietigj.bsky.social explains why this has implications for how the West should engage with India in his latest analysis for @foreignpolicy.com.

How the West Misreads Modi’s Success

India may be less liberal now, but it remains democratic.

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In an interview for the @financialtimes.com I discuss the results of #India's recent state #elections. Notably, the victory of the #BJP in #WestBengal reaffirms its credentials as a pan-Indian party beyond its traditional base in the Hindi-speaking heartland: giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...

Modi’s extraordinary comeback

Two years after losing its majority, the BJP is taking opposition strongholds, paving the prime minister’s way for a fourth term

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A pleasure to join The Democracy Forum webinar on #Bangladesh where I discuss the country's politics, economy and foreign policy following the February election, and parallels between Bangladesh's 'Monsoon Revolution' and #GenZ movements in other countries. Watch it here: youtu.be/jh671YznygA?...

Copy of Live Webinar - ‘Bangladesh: A new political chapter?’

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A pleasure to host India's Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan at @chathamhouse.org. Our discussion covered India's defence cooperation with the #UK and #Russia, #China-#India relations, last year's India- #Pakistan conflict, and the #Ukraine and #Iran wars. @chasiapacific.bsky.social

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We were delighted to host General Anil Chauhan, India's Chief of Defence Staff, for a closed-door discussion today to discuss the emerging priorities facing India's Armed Forces in the evolving geopolitical landscape. Chaired by @chietigj.bsky.social.

Pakistan has an obvious interest in ending the #IranWar. But any hopes for economic benefits from the Trump administration may be misplaced, writes our Associate Fellow Farzana Shaikh.

What does Pakistan gain from its Iran–US diplomacy?

Islamabad has an obvious interest in ending the war, to ease energy problems and cool tensions on its border with Iran. But any hopes for economic benefits from the Trump administration may be misplac...

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A pleasure joining the BBC Weekend programme with Gary O'Donoghue (Chief North America correspondent). Over 2+ hours we discussed the #MiddleEast conflict‌, #Hungarian election and frictions between Trump and the Pope. Listen to it here (from 26:30 minutes) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Weekend - Iran says Hormuz won't stay open if US blockade continues - BBC Sounds

Trump says the blockade will continue until a peace deal is reached

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As talks are underway in #Pakistan on bringing an end to the #Iran conflict, my colleagues and I in the @chasiapacific.bsky.social discuss the broader implications of the conflict for #Asia in the @chathamhouse.org ‘Independent Thinking’ podcast: www.chathamhouse.org/2026/04/what...

Pakistan’s stature has been on the rise following its mediating role in the Iran conflict. But, despite the positive optics of punching above its weight in diplomacy, Pakistan has become weaker over time, writes @chietigj.bsky.social for @thediplomat.com.

The Iran War Mediation and Pakistan’s ‘Reverse Bismarck’

Despite the positive optics of punching above its weight in diplomacy, Pakistan has become weaker over time.

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My article in @thediplomat.com discuses #Pakistan's foreign policy and global role amid its mediation efforts in the ongoing #Iran conflict. Summary of the key points in the comments. @chasiapacific.bsky.social thediplomat.com/2026/04/the-...

The Iran War Mediation and Pakistan’s ‘Reverse Bismarck’

Despite the positive optics of punching above its weight in diplomacy, Pakistan has become weaker over time.

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Amid reports that #Pakistan is seeking to mediate between #Iran and the US, my article in @scmpnews.bsky.social argues the ongoing conflict in the #MiddleEast reaffirms the growing interconnectedness of #SouthAsia and #WestAsia. @chasiapacific.bsky.social www.scmp.com/opinion/asia...

Opinion | Why Middle East volatility presents an enhanced risk for South Asia

Beyond oil, remittances and cultural ties, trade and defence pacts in recent years have added to strategic and security interconnectedness.

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Developments in South Asia show there is no one-size-fits-all approach in the trajectory of Gen Z-led overthrows. While the catalysts for change may be similar, the endpoints are not the same, writes @chietigj.bsky.social for @asia.nikkei.com.

Elections in Bangladesh and Nepal offer tips for democracy in Global South

After Gen Z-led overthrows, Dhaka and Kathmandu make opposite choices

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#Bangladesh and #Nepal reverted to democratic rule after elections in February and March. What does this say about the politics and geopolitics of #SouthAsia and the #GlobalSouth? My article in @asia.nikkei.com discusses this. A summary in the thread. asia.nikkei.com/opinion/elec...

Elections in Bangladesh and Nepal offer tips for democracy in Global South

After Gen Z-led overthrows, Dhaka and Kathmandu make opposite choices

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Asian countries may feel reassured by the US having its hands full with the recurring instabilities in the Middle East and the ongoing war in Ukraine. But, having overthrown regimes in Latin America and the Middle East, why would Washington draw the line at Asia, asks @chietigj.bsky.social.

America’s Attack on Iran Should Have Asia-Pacific Countries Very Worried

Having overthrown regimes in Latin America and the Middle East, why would Washington draw the line at Asia?

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In recent weeks Pakistan has struck major cities in Afghanistan including Kabul and Kandahar, as well as Bagram airbase. The Taliban have responded by targeting Pakistan directly. Read @chietigj.bsky.social's latest analysis for Chatham House. https://bit.ly/4suXuCE

Afghanistan and Pakistan are facing ‘open war’. De-escalation is needed

With the world distracted by war in the Middle East, de-escalation will need to come from Kabul and Islamabad directly.

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Having overthrown regimes in Latin America and the Middle East, why would Washington draw the line at Asia?

America’s Attack on Iran Should Have Asia-Pacific Countries Very, Very Worried

Having overthrown regimes in Latin America and the Middle East, why would Washington draw the line at Asia?

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My article in @thediplomat.com discusses what the United States' recent decapitation of #Iran’s leadership following the earlier abduction of #Venezuela’s leader means for Asia. A summary of the key points in the comments: @chasiapacific.bsky.social thediplomat.com/2026/03/amer...

America’s Attack on Iran Should Have Asia-Pacific Countries Very, Very Worried

Having overthrown regimes in Latin America and the Middle East, why would Washington draw the line at Asia?

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With conflict in the Middle East, renewed hostilities between #Afghanistan and #Pakistan have fallen off the radar. But this conflict has strategic significance far beyond the borders of both countries. My @chathamhouse.org ‘Expert Comment’ discusses this: www.chathamhouse.org/2026/03/afgh...

Afghanistan and Pakistan are facing ‘open war’. De-escalation is needed

With the world distracted by war in the Middle East, de-escalation will need to come from Kabul and Islamabad directly.

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As #India embarks on a year of summits – having hosted the #AIImpactSummit last week, hosting the #BRICS Summit later this year and possibly the #Quad Summit – my article in @foreignpolicy.com looks at India’s ambitions to be a ‘voice’ of the #GlobalSouth. foreignpolicy.com/2026/02/25/i...

What India Wants From BRICS

New Delhi wants to play the role of a bridging power between the West and the rest.

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A pleasure discussing the outlook for #Bangladesh at the UK parliament following the recently concluded election, which saw Bangladesh revert to democratic rule. An honour to see a few prominent faces in the audience! Thanks to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association for inviting me.