Information on "Political Corruption" and "South Asia"
June 2012
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27 Jun 2012
Gilani’s Removal: A Step in the Right Direction
Author: Shahid Javed Burki
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper discusses the Pakistan Supreme Court's decision to remove Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and the subsequent acceptance of this verdict. More on «Gilani’s Removal: A Step in the Right Direction» -
14 Jun 2012
India’s Electoral Laws, Political Corruption and the Supreme Court
Author: Ronojoy Sen
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
The author of this publication examines two Supreme Court judgments and the reasoning behind the Court’s efforts to impose transparency on the political system. More on «India’s Electoral Laws, Political Corruption and the Supreme Court»
February 2012
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13 Feb 2012
A Musharraf Order Haunts Pakistan
Author: Sajjad Ashraf
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper outlines the case for Pakistan's Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani being convicted for contempt of court for flouting orders to re-open money laundering cases against President Asif Ali Zardari. More on «A Musharraf Order Haunts Pakistan»
January 2012
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16 Jan 2012
Panic in Pakistan
Author: Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
Pakistan today is in the throes of a massive political impasse. More on «Panic in Pakistan»
December 2011
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Dec 2011
Quid Pro Quo: Builders, Politicians, and Election Finance in India
Author: Devesh Kapur, Milan Vaishnav
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
This paper examines one channel of illicit campaign finance, namely India’s real estate sector. More on «Quid Pro Quo: Builders, Politicians, and Election Finance in India»
September 2011
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8 Sep 2011
The Meaning of Anna Hazare's Movement
Author: Ronojoy Sen
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
Social activist Anna Hazare's 13-day hunger strike demanding a strong anti-corruption authority in India has made him a global name. More on «The Meaning of Anna Hazare's Movement»
July 2011
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27 Jul 2011
India: Recent Developments
Author: Jon Lunn
Publisher: House of Commons Library
This paper explores developments of the political and economic situation in India. More on «India: Recent Developments»
January 2011
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2011
Korruption in Indien – Anzeichen für einen Wandel zum Besseren?
Author: Daniel Neff, Jivanta Schöttli
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
Indiens Regierungskoalition steckt aufgrund einer Reihe von Korruptionsskandalen in einer schweren Krise. More on «Korruption in Indien – Anzeichen für einen Wandel zum Besseren?»
December 2010
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Dec 2010
Fighting Corruption
Author: Radha Vinod Raju
Publisher: Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS)
Parliament in India gets adjourned repeatedly due to the furore of the opposition on the issue of corruption. More on «Fighting Corruption» -
1 Dec 2010
Scams in India
Author: S Narayan
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
The paper discusses various concerns arising from multiple scams that have come to light in India. More on «Scams in India»
