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shitij Betjewargi

Kshitij Betjewargi

Holding an MSc in International Relations from the University of Edinburgh, Kshitij Betjewargi writes about Indian and international politics. His podcast, The Rationale, covers major themes in IR and Economics. Kshitij can be reached out to at kshitij.betjewargi@deccanherald.co.in & kshitij@therationalepodcast.com.

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67% Indians endorse autocracy, 72% support military rule; highest among nations surveyed: Pew

According to Pew, India exhibited the highest support for autocracy among the surveyed countries, with 67 per cent of respondents expressing approval. This marked an increase from 55 per cent in 2017. Additionally, India led in endorsing military rule, with a staggering 72 per cent in favour.

05 March 2024, 12:18 IST

67% Indians endorse autocracy, 72% support military rule; highest among nations surveyed: Pew

67% Indians endorse autocracy, 72% support military rule; highest among nations surveyed: Pew

67% Indians endorse autocracy, 72% support military rule; highest among nations surveyed: Pew

05 March 2024, 12:18 IST

Red sea attacks: A look at the Houthi missile stockpile

The Houthi missile arsenal is a collection of munitions from diverse sources, including from Yemeni government stockpiles, battlefield captures, and significant support from Iran.

21 December 2023, 17:26 IST

Red sea attacks: A look at the Houthi missile stockpile

Red sea attacks: A look at the Houthi missile stockpile

Red sea attacks: A look at the Houthi missile stockpile

21 December 2023, 17:26 IST

A deep dive into the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

This explainer will take you through the key moments that have shaped the decades-long conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians, starting with the creation of the State of Israel in 1948 to the present day, focusing on contesting nationalisms and territorial claims, the multiple Middle East wars, the key regional actors involved, attempts at peace, Israeli occupation of territories and Palestinian resistance, and above all, the human suffering that has remained a constant through it all.

12 October 2023, 03:53 IST

A deep dive into the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

A deep dive into the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

A deep dive into the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

12 October 2023, 03:53 IST

Modi's international popularity questionable, but India's image more favourable: Report

Public opinions about PM Modi vary by country, with a median of 40 per cent of the respondents expressing a lack of trust in his decisions regarding global affairs, according to a survey.

30 August 2023, 14:04 IST

Modi's international popularity questionable, but India's image more favourable: Report

Modi's international popularity questionable, but India's image more favourable: Report

Modi's international popularity questionable, but India's image more favourable: Report

30 August 2023, 14:04 IST

Infographic | Crimes against women across India

The states that recorded the highest incidents of crimes against women were Uttar Pradesh (56083), Rajasthan (40738), and Maharashtra (39526).

23 July 2023, 08:49 IST

Infographic | State/UT-wise data on crimes against women in India

Infographic | State/UT-wise data on crimes against women in India

Infographic | Crimes against women across India

23 July 2023, 08:49 IST

Karnataka: NOTA's vote share outperformed these parties

The AAP, NCP, BSP, JD(U), AIMIM, CPI and CPI(M) have all secured a vote share lesser than NOTA's 0.69 per cent, per the Election Commission

13 May 2023, 16:14 IST

Karnataka Results 2023: The parties that secured a vote share lesser than NOTA

Karnataka Results 2023: The parties that secured a vote share lesser than NOTA

Karnataka: NOTA's vote share outperformed these parties

13 May 2023, 16:14 IST

China: Lender of last resort for nations with BRI debts

China's export of its opaque debt-relief practices, the researchers contest, is reshaping global financial architecture as we understand it

30 March 2023, 09:11 IST

Money and irony: China is now the lender of last resort for countries with massive BRI debts, finds study

Money and irony: China is now the lender of last resort for countries with massive BRI debts, finds study

China: Lender of last resort for nations with BRI debts

30 March 2023, 09:11 IST

Caste conundrum: The 'Modi' name and its OBC linkages

Delinking Rahul Gandhi's remarks from any casteist connotations, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor remarked, 'Lalit Modi & Nirav Modi aren't OBCs.. they are rich fat cats'

29 March 2023, 04:56 IST

Caste conundrum: The 'Modi' surname and its OBC linkages

Caste conundrum: The 'Modi' surname and its OBC linkages

Caste conundrum: The 'Modi' name and its OBC linkages

29 March 2023, 04:56 IST

Nithyananda and the United States of Kailasa, explained

Following prosecution for alleged rape, Nithyananda fled India in 2019 and has since claimed to have established a sovereign nation called 'The United States of Kailasa'

04 March 2023, 11:00 IST

Nithyananda and the United States of Kailasa, explained

Nithyananda and the United States of Kailasa, explained

Nithyananda and the United States of Kailasa, explained

04 March 2023, 11:00 IST