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Samir N. Kapadia

Samir N. Kapadia is a geopolitics researcher at Gateway House: Indian Council on Global Relations, based out of Mumbai, India. He focuses on issues ranging from economics to national security. Previously a Financial Analyst at BluestoneLogic, Kapadia advised venture capital firms and private equity groups on mergers and acquisit...

India's Election Results Show Voters Are Fighting Back Against Corruption
India's Election Results Show Voters Are Fighting Back Against Corruption

For those that have dismissed Indian politics as irreversibly corrupt, the results of recent elections in the country's most important state are a surprisingly positive development.

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India Should Beware of Cheap Lending from China

China has burned Russia and Brazil before. India should be careful before getting too comfortable with Beijing's accommodative banking policy.

Rick Santorum Alienates College Students and Shoots Himself in the Foot With 'Snob' Comment
Rick Santorum Alienates College Students and Shoots Himself in the Foot With 'Snob' Comment

Santorum may have ended his bid for the presidency after making a poorly worded comment about Obama's position on making college accessible to all Americans.

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India Joins the West to Call for End of Violence in Syria

Whereas India previously sided with Russia and China and opposed the Libyan intervention, now it is supporting a UN resolution calling for an end to violence in Syria.

Muslim Brotherhood is Not the Hindrance to Egyptian Democracy, Egypt's Army Is
Muslim Brotherhood is Not the Hindrance to Egyptian Democracy, Egypt's Army Is

The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces' troubled stint in office is thoroughly documented. No true democratic transition can occur while the generals remain in power.

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Defense Cuts Will Make Or Break A Super Committee Budget Deal

Like the recent earthquake, the Budget Control Act of 2011 left Washington shaken and completely confused, the epicenter being the Department of Defense.

"Super Committee": A Congressional Cry for Reform

Congress’ decision to implement a fast-tracked super committee shows the need to change an institution collapsing under its own political posturing.

Focus on Real Deficits, Not Trade Deficits
Focus on Real Deficits, Not Trade Deficits

Contrary to popular belief, trade deficits do not cause unemployment or inhibit economic growth.

National Cyber Security Must Rely on Private Sector
National Cyber Security Must Rely on Private Sector

The size and cost of securing the cyber domain is beyond the reach of governments — the private sector must be our front line for cyber security.

America Must Be A Back Seat Driver
America Must Be A Back Seat Driver

The U.S. will have far more impact in Libya if it assumes a behind-the-scenes role in the state-building process.

Budget Cuts Lower Defense Ambitions in Holland
Budget Cuts Lower Defense Ambitions in Holland

Budget cuts in Holland have severely curtailed any Dutch ambitions at remaining a prominent NATO or EU military actor. This will affect future "coalitions of the willing."

Solving America's Education Crisis
Solving America's Education Crisis

Find out what a former TFA member thinks the U.S. can do to close the achievement gap and reform its education system.