Venus Upadhayaya
Reporter
Venus Upadhayaya reports on India, China and the Global South. Her traditional area of expertise is in Indian and South Asian geopolitics. Community media, sustainable development, and leadership remain her other areas of interest.
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Scenes From Chaos: A Journalist Recounts Her Escape From Kabul
Indian journalist Nayanima Basu recalls a harrowing adventure in her newly-released book.
China, Foreign Actors May Interfere in India Elections, Say Experts
With almost 800 million internet users and general elections starting Friday, India is at high risk for cyber and influence campaigns by foreign actors.
In a World of New Challenges to Democracy, Experts Examine the Significance of India’s Upcoming Elections
Over 950 million voters will head to the polls in India’s elections next week. A look at the election’s domestic and global importance.
With a Massive Youth Population Poised to Drive Growth, India Encourages Startups, Development in Northern Border Regions
India’s youth population—the largest in the world—is a focus for policymakers, particularly in its volatile border states.
India Is ‘Stepping Into a Semiconductor Revolution’ With Multiple New Plants: Expert
India’s Prime Minister Modi launched three new semiconductor plants this month. The projects include partnerships with Taiwan and Japan.
US Green Beret Presence on Taiwan’s Outer Islands Signals Expanded Military Cooperation: Experts
U.S. Army Special Forces personnel are training Taiwanese troops on the islands of Kinmen and Penghu, Taiwan’s defense minister confirmed on March 14.
India’s Deployment of 10,000 Troops on Dormant Stretch of Tibet Border Signals Increased Tension With China
Deployment along hitherto quiet stretch means relations between the giant neighbors are unlikely to improve soon, experts say.
India Halts Pakistan-Bound Chinese Ship Over Missile Program Fears
Karachi-bound vessel allegedly carried machinery for making military components. Pakistan called the incident an ‘unjustified seizure.’
