Confidence and Nationalism in Modi’s India

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Launch event for “Confidence and Nationalism in Modi’s India,” a recent research note published by the Stimson South Asia program.

Please join us for a discussion with the authors of the Stimson South Asia program’s recent groundbreaking publication: “Confidence and Nationalism in Modi’s India.

Using results from a new survey, this research note examines public opinions in India on domestic politics and national security issues. As revealed by the survey, the paper highlights the clear public preference for Indian nuclear superiority, high confidence in Indian military capabilities, and robust support for Modi’s leadership. In this panel, the authors will discuss the findings and implications of the survey and offer insights into the domestic political audience pressures and incentives that can influence national security decision-making. This publication follows a similar 2021 survey of Pakistani public opinion and strategic crises.

Read the full transcript here.

Speakers

Christopher Clary, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University at Albany and Nonresident Fellow, Stimson

Sameer Lalwani, Senior Fellow, Asia Strategy, Stimson

Niloufer Siddiqui, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University at Albany-State University of New York and Nonresident Fellow, Stimson

Neelanjan Sircar, Assistant Professor at Ashoka University and Senior Fellow at Centre for Policy Research

Moderator

Frank O’Donnell, Deputy Director, South Asia Program, Stimson

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