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Pramit Pal Chaudhuri
Pramit Pal Chaudhuri is an International Council member of the Asia Society.
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India Dissents from Obamamania
Pramit Pal Chaudhuri Series: The Asian Century 2008-11-07NEW DELHI – India is among the few dozen countries, largely clustered in Asia and Africa, where sentiment in favor of the United States actually rose during the administration of George W. Bush. Nonetheless, more Indians favored the election of Barack Obama than they did John McCain. What explains this seeming contradiction? ... read Comments: 0 Recommended: 0 Read: 22454
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Benazir Bhutto’s Gamble
Pramit Pal Chaudhuri Series: The Asian Century 2007-10-30The terrorist attacks against Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, however horrific, have been a political boon for her, triggering a wave of public sympathy. But her alliance with President Pervez Musharraf is set to make it difficult to convert this changed public mood into increased political support.... read Comments: 0 Recommended: 0 Read: 10496
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Running from Musharraf
Pramit Pal Chaudhuri Series: The Asian Century 2007-09-27President Pervez Musharraf says that he now plans to give up his uniform if he wins the indirect presidential elections scheduled for October 6. But, with his opponents refusing to cut a deal, the US recognizing that it needs a partner with a modicum of legitimacy, and the military getting nervous, his options for holding onto power are shrinking rapidly.... read Comments: 0 Recommended: 0 Read: 11833
