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BackgroundAfghanistan hasn’t had a census for quite some time but it is believed that the population is 40% Pashtuns, 27% Tajiks, 9% Uzbeks, 9% Hazara Shias. Taliban now is multi-ethnic as opposed to 20 years back. Uzbek, Pashtun, Tajiks.As per the Taliban Sharia is supreme and wants to create a […]
Ended for 2021 Summer. Call For Interns Have you just graduated from college? Are you an undergraduate student? Are you a rising high school senior or junior? Are you interested in geopolitical studies, international affairs, or American politics? Do you want to know more understand the different stances taken by […]
Hello and Namaste, India recently passed farmer’s bills 2020. There have been reports of farmers whom the bill already helped in getting their fair share and justice due to the bill. While the bill helped some farmers, and have support from section of farmers, there have been protests within India […]
FIIDS Virtual Online Event: FIIDS Policy Recommendations for Biden Administration Saturday 6th March, 10:30am PST (1:30pm EST)-12 PST (3pm EST) Event Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIUYX-fUzxQ Based on a survey of Indo-Americans and inputs from experts, FIIDS is submitting policy recommendations from the Indo-Americans perspective to the Biden Administration. Agenda of the event:1. Findings from […]
FIIDS Newsletter March 1st 2021 Neera Tanden’s confirmation fight is the first morality play of the post-Trump Washinghton https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/neera-tanden-tweets-senate-confirmation-omb/2021/02/28/ab18257a-76b1-11eb-9537-496158cc5fd9_story.html Indian’s in San Francisco backs India’s farm bill with a car rally https://www.republicworld.com/india-news/politics/indians-in-san-francisco-back-centres-farm-reforms-hold-massive-car-rally-in-support.html related news : Indian American Cardiologist and community leader Dr. Romesh Japra attacked by Khalistani supporters for supporting India’s farm […]
Hello and Namaste, As a Biden Administration takes charge at Washington DC, there is an expectation of a different outlook and reversal of many Trump-era policies. In this changing climate, we truly value your opinion, advice, and inputs to the Indo- American community and to the Biden Administration. To the […]
Hello All, Please join this online panel on Indo-US relations under the Biden administration. We are fortunate to have Prof. Walter Andersen, Prof. Ved Nanda, and Captain Alok Bansal joining this panel. Date and Time: Sunday 7th Feb 9:30am PST (12:30 EST) Duration: 1hr15min Event youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5A2K3K6V-Q Brief Introductions: […]
In the last six years, India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has committed to strengthening the Indian economy for the prosperity of its citizens. In achieving this goal, the current Indian government has initiated major reforms in areas such as business, taxation, the environment, and, most recently, […]
For Immediate Press Release 02/01/2021 The Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) strongly denounces the outrageous and shocking action of beheading and destroying Mahatma (Great Soul) Gandhi’s bronze statue in the Central Park of the city of Davis, California. The symbolism of Gandhi – an apostle of peace […]