Berkley Center

Why is China re-intensifying the regulation of religious groups? How do Chinese policies on religion fit into larger state objectives? Should the U.S. government place greater pressure on China to advance religious freedom?

What does the Citizenship Amendment Act mean for the future of Indian democracy? Why is Hindu nationalism on the rise in India now? What are the implications of Hindutva for other states in South Asia, such as Bangladesh and Pakistan?

Prashant Waikar and Mohamed Nawab Mohamed Osman consider the 2019 Kuala Lumpur Summit as a site of geopolitical competition in the Muslim world and note how the summit reflects increasing tensions between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, as Malaysia vies for a larger role in the Muslim world.