Sadanand Dhume
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CFR Senior Fellow, WSJ Columnist. Author of My Friend the Fanatic and Tinderbox.
Articles by Sadanand Dhume
Elon Musk Blunders in the Indian Market
5 hours ago The Trump-appointed agency chairman has repeatedly sparred with media companies, and detractors say Wednesday’s warning lacks legal heft. Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, wrote Wednesday on social media that broadcasters need to avoid “amplifying or airing” fake …
Elon Musk Blunders in the Indian Market
In a tweet, Mr. Musk addressed Mr. Ambani as “Prime Minister Ambani,” accused him of being “the real boss of India,” and suggested that he was responsible for preventing Starlink from competing in the Indian market. Both the Indian government and Mr. Ambani’s Reliance Industries reject the charge.
India’s Best Bet to Catch Up With China? Democracy
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Some Republicans Don’t Want Indian-American Votes
Online controversies tend to have a short shelf life, but this one points toward a deeper problem for the GOP. Instead of bringing new voters into the tent, a section of the party base appears intent on driving them away. A Carnegie Endowment for International Peace survey estimated that 32% of Indian-Americans backed Mr. Trump in the 2024 election.
Some Republicans Don’t Want Indian-American Votes
Online controversies tend to have a short shelf life, but this one points toward a deeper problem for the GOP. Instead of bringing new voters into the tent, a section of the party base appears intent on driving them away. A Carnegie Endowment for International Peace survey estimated that 32% of Indian-Americans backed Mr. Trump in the 2024 election.
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Episode 300: India, Then and Now
This week, Milan, Sadanand Dhume, and Tanvi Madan discuss the political fall-out of this summer’s Gen Z protests, the political future of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), and the churn within the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). By Milan Vaishnav, Sadanand Dhume, Tanvi Madan Published on Sep 15, 2026 Subscribe on Program The South Asia Program informs policy debates relating to the region’s security, economy, and political development.
An India-China Rapprochement Isn’t in the Cards
3:08 12 hours ago India: Warning: Graphic Content: Doctors remove 14 pens, 5 spoons, candle from woman’s stomach in shocking surgery. StringersHub • 12h Doctors were left stunned after discovering a bizarre collection of objects inside a woman’s stomach and removed 14 pens, five wooden spoons and a candle from the stomach of a 33-year-old woman during an unusual surgical procedure.
An India-China Rapprochement Isn’t in the Cards
Sadanand Dhume writes the biweekly East is East column on India and South Asia. He focuses on the region’s politics, economics and foreign policy. Mr. Dhume is also a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. Previously he was a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. He has also worked as the New Delhi bureau chief of the Far Eastern Economic Review (FEER), and as Indonesia correspondent for FEER and The Wall Street Journal Asia.
India’s Global Image Problem
Sadanand Dhume writes the biweekly East is East column on India and South Asia. He focuses on the region’s politics, economics and foreign policy. Mr. Dhume is also a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. Previously he was a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. He has also worked as the New Delhi bureau chief of the Far Eastern Economic Review (FEER), and as Indonesia correspondent for FEER and The Wall Street Journal Asia.
Field Marshal Munir and the Pakistan Paradox
Sadanand Dhume writes the biweekly East is East column on India and South Asia. He focuses on the region’s politics, economics and foreign policy. Mr. Dhume is also a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. Previously he was a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. He has also worked as the New Delhi bureau chief of the Far Eastern Economic Review (FEER), and as Indonesia correspondent for FEER and The Wall Street Journal Asia.
How I Got My Career in Foreign Policy: Sadanand Dhume
Sadanand Dhume has viewed foreign policy through the lens of a foreign correspondent, a newspaper columnist, an author, and now a senior fellow at CFR, where he focuses on India, Pakistan, and South Asia. He also writes the biweekly East is East column for the Wall Street Journal, covering South Asia and the Indian diaspora.
India’s Cockroach Party Protests Have a Powerful Precedent -- and It Isn’t the Arab Spring
A more instructive comparison is India’s own protest wave of the mid-1970s -- and the political reckoning it produced for former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Photo Credit: Shutterstock This article was originally published in CFR and has been republished under special arrangement. “Everything in the country is rotten. The system of education is outdated. The students don’t see a ray of hope. The people are being crushed under the weight of high prices. There is corruption and bribery everywhere.
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Las "cucarachas" amenazan con invadir la cocina de Narendra Modi
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Las "cucarachas" amenazan con invadir la cocina de Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi ha dominado la política india durante más de 12 años. El primer ministro ha derrotado a los partidos de la oposición, ha convertido a su propio Bharatiya Janata Party en una formidable maquinaria de ganar elecciones y ha intimidado a muchos críticos. Pero puede que Modi haya encontrado por fin un rival a su altura en un movimiento de la Generación Z que comenzó hace menos de tres meses con una publicación satírica en las redes sociales.
India’s Cockroach Party Protests Have a Powerful Precedent—and It Isn’t the Arab Spring
Sadanand Dhume is the author of the forthcoming book Tinderbox: The Unpredictable Rise and Uncertain Future of Modern India. He also writes the biweekly East Is East column for the Wall Street Journal focused on South Asia and the Indian diaspora. “Everything in the country is rotten. The system of education is outdated. The students don’t see a ray of hope. The people are being crushed under the weight of high prices. There is corruption and bribery everywhere.
‘Cockroaches’ Threaten to Overrun Narendra Modi’s Kitchen
Sadanand Dhume writes the biweekly East is East column on India and South Asia. He focuses on the region’s politics, economics and foreign policy. Mr. Dhume is also a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. Previously he was a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. He has also worked as the New Delhi bureau chief of the Far Eastern Economic Review (FEER), and as Indonesia correspondent for FEER and The Wall Street Journal Asia.
India’s Affirmative-Action Lesson for America
Amazon to launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating out Musk in his homeland Amazon said Wednesday that the technology company will launch its new satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027, seemingly …
India’s Affirmative-Action Lesson for America
Sadanand Dhume writes the biweekly East is East column on India and South Asia. He focuses on the region’s politics, economics and foreign policy. Mr. Dhume is also a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. Previously he was a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. He has also worked as the New Delhi bureau chief of the Far Eastern Economic Review (FEER), and as Indonesia correspondent for FEER and The Wall Street Journal Asia.
The AI Race Pushes India Toward the West
A worker holds a computer processor chip at an e-waste recycling facility in Ghaziabad, India, Feb. 12. Arun Sankar/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images The artificial-intelligence race between the U.S. and China could have an unintended consequence: effectively ending India’s foreign-policy doctrine of strategic autonomy. Officially, India may resist aligning itself with the U.S. But like most middle powers, it has little room to maneuver.
Why Pakistan May Be the Biggest Winner of the US-Iran Deal
As speculation swirls around the U.S.-Iran deal, pundits are focused on who will come out on top: the U.S., Iran or Israel. If, as appears likely, the Trump administration has thrown a lifeline to the beleaguered regime in Tehran, it will undoubtedly be a setback for both the U.S. and its closest ally in the Middle East. Meanwhile, a finalized agreement will be seen as an unalloyed win for at least one country: Pakistan, which played the role of principal mediator between the U.S. and Iran.
Big Winner of the Iran Deal: Pakistan
Your browser does not support HTML5 video. Journal Editorial Report: The week's best and worst from Kim Strassel, Joe Sternberg, Allysia Finley and Dan Henninger. Photo: Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg News/Union20/Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images As speculation swirls around the U.S.-Iran deal, pundits are focused on who will come out on top: the U.S., Iran or Israel.
India Is Losing Its Economic Edge
Sadanand Dhume writes the biweekly East is East column on India and South Asia. He focuses on the region’s politics, economics and foreign policy. Mr. Dhume is also a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. Previously he was a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. He has also worked as the New Delhi bureau chief of the Far Eastern Economic Review (FEER), and as Indonesia correspondent for FEER and The Wall Street Journal Asia.
India Is Losing Its Economic Edge
A Tesla at Rs 50.89 lakh, a BMW at Rs 51.40 lakh, a Mercedes-Benz at Rs 55 lakh: India's luxury EV market gets a shake-up Tesla's decision to slash the starting price of the Model Y by Rs 9 lakh has brought an interesting twist to India's luxury electric vehicle (EV) …
CFR Welcomes Sadanand Dhume as Senior Fellow for India, Pakistan, and South Asia
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is pleased to welcome Sadanand Dhumeto the David Rockefeller Studies Program, CFR’s think tank, as a senior fellow for India, Pakistan, and South Asia. His research will focus on the region’s political economy and foreign policy. Mr. Dhume is also the author of the biweekly East Is East column in the Wall Street Journal on South Asia, focusing on the region’s politics, economics, and foreign policy.
BJP Ascendant at Home, Tested Abroad
After the latest round of state elections, India’s political landscape looks more lopsided than at any time in the post-2014 era. The BJP claimed big wins in West Bengal and Assam—continuing its march across eastern India and solidifying its status as a hegemonic party. But politics at home is only part of the story. Overseas, India is facing a turbulent moment—from the Iran war and Pakistan’s diplomatic resurgence to Trump 2.0’s approach to China and the uncertain future of the Quad.
Marco Rubio Goes to India in Repair Mode
Sadanand Dhume is senior fellow for India, Pakistan, and South Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations. What a difference a year can make. In April 2025, U.S.-India relations appeared as solid as they had ever been.
【オピニオン】対イラン交渉、パキスタンの仲介を誰が信じるのか
米国の対イラン戦争が長引く中、懐疑派は主な仲介役であるパキスタンの役割に疑念を抱き始めている。この核武装したイスラム共和国は、こうした重大な交渉において最も信頼できる相手なのだろうか。 パキスタンは有用な仲介役としての特性を備えているものの、イランに関してはパキスタンの国益が米国のそれと同じではないことを米国は忘れてはならない。 Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Why Would Anyone Trust Pakistan to Mediate With Iran?
Army soldiers patrol a road in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 24. Waseem Khan/Reuters As the U.S. war with Iran drags on, skeptics have begun to question the role of the principal mediator—Pakistan. Is the nuclear-armed Islamic republic the most reliable interlocutor for such high-stakes negotiations?
India’s Ruling Party Beats the Odds
2 hours ago Arnab's Sharp Take on Congress' DMK 'Backstab': Rahul Will Have No Allies By 2029 Arnab breaks down the sudden political realignment in Tamil Nadu. As the Congress party officially extends its support to Vijay’s TVK, he argues that by abandoning the DMK for a new player, Rahul Gandhi is prioritizing short-term gains over stable partnerships.
India’s Ruling Party Beats the Odds
Sadanand Dhume writes the biweekly East is East column on India and South Asia. He focuses on the region’s politics, economics and foreign policy. Mr. Dhume is also a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. Previously he was a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. He has also worked as the New Delhi bureau chief of the Far Eastern Economic Review (FEER), and as Indonesia correspondent for FEER and The Wall Street Journal Asia.
Discussing India’s Challenges to Becoming a Superpower: Dhume on the GNSI Podcast
Sadanand Dhume joins The University of South Florida’s GNSI podcast to discuss India’s unlikely path to becoming a superpower. VIDEO
Hatred of Israel Holds Pakistan Back
Sadanand Dhume writes a biweekly column on India and South Asia for WSJ.com. He focuses on the region’s politics, economics and foreign policy. Mr. Dhume is also a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. Previously he worked as the New Delhi bureau chief of the Far Eastern Economic Review (FEER), and as Indonesia correspondent for FEER and The Wall Street Journal Asia.
Hatred of Israel Holds Pakistan Back
A country obsessed with the Jewish state is usually a country that is unable to get its own act together. Pakistan’s central role in Iran peace talks has given the nuclear-armed South Asian nation a new prominence. Washington is right to welcome Islamabad’s assistance, especially if it helps achieve U.S. objectives, but American officials shouldn’t lose sight of a larger goal: deradicalizing Pakistani foreign policy.
Pakistan Has Put Itself Back on the Diplomatic Map
Its army chief consolidates his power at home by brokering a cease-fire between Iran and the U.S. Pakistan’s prominent role in brokering a two-week cease-fire between the U.S. and Israel and Iran places it in an unusual position: on the front line of international diplomacy. At least for now, Islamabad has taken advantage of its relationships in key capitals, including Washington, Beijing, Tehran and Riyadh, to pause a conflict that threatened the global economy.
Discussing Asim Munir and Imran Khan: Dhume on the Wajahat S. Khan Podcast
Senior Fellow Sadanand Dhume joins Wajahat Khan to discuss the state of Pakistani politics. VIDEO
Muslims Win if Iran’s Regime Loses
A defeat for the mullahs would yield benefits that would ripple across the globe. The end of the Islamic revolutionary regime in Iran wouldn’t be good news only for the U.S. and Israel. A defeat for the ayatollahs would also benefit the world’s two billion Muslims. It would extinguish a radical experiment with an ugly shadow stretching from Lebanon to Indonesia.
Muslims Win if Iran’s Regime Loses
Sadanand Dhume writes a biweekly column on India and South Asia for WSJ.com. He focuses on the region’s politics, economics and foreign policy. Mr. Dhume is also a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. Previously he worked as the New Delhi bureau chief of the Far Eastern Economic Review (FEER), and as Indonesia correspondent for FEER and The Wall Street Journal Asia.
Discussing India’s Relations with Israel, the Gulf, and Iran: Dhume on the John Batchelor Show
Senior Fellow Sadanand Dhume joins the John Batchelor Show to discuss Indian foreign policy priorities amidst the Iran conflict.
Discussing India’s Potential Role in the Gulf Conflict: Dhume on NDTV
#IndiaMatters with @ShivAroor | War In The Gulf: Can India Play A Key Role? On the panel: @dhume and @Chellaney pic.twitter.com/H9iTARuQZy
Discussing India in Context of the Iran War: Dhume on Mojo Story
Senior Fellow Sadanand Dhume joins the Mojo Story to discuss where India stands amidst the U.S.-Iran War. VIDEO
The Brics Bloc Is a House of Cards
What do Brazil, China, India and Russia have in common? Almost nothing, as the Iran war shows. President Trump likes to criticize the Brics economic bloc—founded in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India and China, and subsequently expanded to other nations. The president has described the coalition as “anti-American.” But the current war in Iran suggests that U.S. concerns about Brics are overblown.
The Brics Bloc Is a House of Cards
Sadanand Dhume writes a biweekly column on India and South Asia for WSJ.com. He focuses on the region’s politics, economics and foreign policy. Mr. Dhume is also a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. Previously he worked as the New Delhi bureau chief of the Far Eastern Economic Review (FEER), and as Indonesia correspondent for FEER and The Wall Street Journal Asia.
Sadanand Dhume writes a biweekly column on India and South Asia for WSJ.com. He focuses on the region’s politics, economics and foreign policy. Mr. Dhume is also a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. Previously he worked as the New Delhi bureau chief of the Far Eastern Economic Review (FEER), and as Indonesia correspondent for FEER and The Wall Street Journal Asia.
India’s Military Makes Strides but Lags Behind China
7 hours ago "Why would you think this caption is okay," one critic wrote to the singing icon after her shoutout to the figure skater. Barbra Streisand discovered that memories may be beautiful and yet ... they don’t belong in a congratulations message about Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu. Critics trashed the …
India’s Military Makes Strides but Lags Behind China
Are Pakistan out of T20 World Cup 2026 race? Super 8 group 2 scenarios explained after NZ's 61-run win over SL Pakistan's campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is teetering on the edge after New Zealand's dominant 61-run thrashing of Sri Lanka in Super …
India’s Military Makes Strides but Lags Behind China
Beijing’s air force enjoys a 3-to-1 advantage over New Delhi’s in fighters and bombers. India is beefing up its air force. Defense Ministry officials this month announced their intent to buy 114 French Rafale fighter jets for about $36 billion, the largest defense acquisition by value in India’s history. The planes will enhance India’s long-range strike capability and will likely form the backbone of the Indian air force for many years.
Discussing the Bangladesh Elections : Dhume on the John Batchelor Show
Senior Fellow Sadanand Dhume joins the John Batchelor Show to discuss the outcome of the John Batchelor Show.
Will Bangladesh’s elections produce a ‘basket case’?
Global Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks to the media in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Jan. 8, 2024. Summary The country had made impressive economic progress as its political system turned despotic. This is a Mint Premium article gifted to you. Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.
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