Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Surupta Gupta was quoted in a article titled “What’s behind India and Pakistan’s conflict over Kashmir, and why it’s so serious” for MSN. An excerpt from the article reads, “The origin of the recent hostilities between Pakistan and India largely dates back to 1947, when they gained their independence from British rule, according to Surupa Gupta, a professor of political science and international affairs at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia.” Read the article.
What’s behind India and Pakistan’s conflict over Kashmir, and why it’s so serious (MSN)
Protesters Seek to ‘Reclaim Independence’ Following Rape and Murder of Doctor in Kolkata, India (Forbes News)
Gupta Speaks With ‘Forbes Breaking News’ on Kolkata Protests

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Surupa Gupta
Surupa Gupta, professor of Political Science and International Affairs, spoke to Forbes Breaking News about the massive protests that have followed the sexual assault and death of a medical resident at a public medical college hospital in Kolkata, India. In the segment, “Protesters Seek to ‘Reclaim Independence’ Following Rape and Murder of Doctor in Kolkata, India,” Gupta speaks about what the protesters are demanding and what it will take to change Indian society. Watch the clip.
Gupta Briefs Congressional Aides on Indian Election Outcome

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Surupa Gupta
Surupa Gupta, professor of Political Science and International Affairs, was invited by the Wilson Center to brief Hill staffers on the implications of the outcome of India’s 2024 parliamentary elections. The Wilson Center’s South Asia Institute, Indo-Pacific Program, and Congressional Relations office hosted the off-the-record briefing at the Capitol on June 11 2024.
Gupta Talks India, Australia Relationship on ‘Asia First’

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Surupa Gupta
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Surupa Gupta contributed to a segment titled “Indian PM Modi wraps up Australia visit with new agreements on migration, green hydrogen” on Channel News Asia. “The two countries are trying to strengthen their trade and investment relations, and further grow their business ties. Hence, easier travel between the two nations is definitely a plus,” Gupta told CNA’s Asia First. Watch the segment.
Indian PM Modi wraps up Australia visit with new agreements on migration, green hydrogen (Channel News Asia)
Gupta Discusses India’s Globalization Strategies

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Surupa Gupta
Surupa Gupta, professor of political science and international affairs, was invited by the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center at Stanford University to discuss India’s economic policies and strategy for economic growth in a webinar titled “India’s Approach to Globalization in the 2020s.” Participants in the webinar, held on February 14, discussed India’s policy of self-reliance as a strategy for reducing its vulnerability to external shocks such as the Covid pandemic and foster jobs and growth in the Indian economy.
“Here’s what happened with Adani — and what the fallout could be for India’s economy (WUSF; WKAR)
Gupta Discusses India’s Economy on NPR

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Surupa Gupta
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Surupa Gupta spoke to NPR for a segment titled “What does the Adani Group’s crash mean for India’s economy?” “This is the last thing India needed,” Gupta said. “If you are looking for foreign investment, then you also want to signal that the policies framework in the country is strong.” Read the transcript.
The transcript, including Gupta’s comments, also was published by Planet Money.