Michael Kugelman

Michael Kugelman is director of the South Asia Institute at the Wilson Center.

Recent Articles

Are India and China About to Be Friends Again?

The recent Ladakh border deal and prospect of more economic cooperation are promising signs. Yet deep differences remain.

By Michael Kugelman

What Modi 3.0 Means for the World

The reelection of Narendra Modi positions India to begin a transition from a middle to a major power.

By Michael Kugelman

The Modi-fication of India Is Almost Complete

Indians head to the polls on April 19 and are expected to hand Prime Minister Narendra Modi another five-year term.

By Michael Kugelman

Pakistan's Surreal Election

The election comes at a time when there's never been a more critical moment for a credible vote, writes Michael Kugelman

By Michael Kugelman

The U.S.-Afghanistan Prisoner Swap Doesn't Signal Peace on the Horizon

The Taliban remains ideologically divided, and the Afghan government isn't necessarily prepared for talks.

By Michael Kugelman
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