Independent analysis of Indian politics from 350+ researchers, academics and citizen writers. The ArmChair Journal covers elections, geopolitics, political history, and the personalities shaping India’s democratic landscape. From state assembly contests to foreign policy shifts, our writers bring ground-level insight and academic rigour to every story.
Explore how TMC’s 2026 manifesto shifts from welfare politics to long-term state-building, with promises on trade hubs, new districts, self-reliance, jobs, housing, and healthcare in West Bengal.
Explore how Shakti traditions, Durga Puja, and tantric culture shape political identity and state power in Bengal, from Bankim Chandra to contemporary leadership.
As BJP’s Hindutva project targets Bengal’s syncretic, Left-influenced political culture, the 2026 Assembly Elections become a battle over Bengali identity itself.
Melting ice in the arctic and possibilities of energy resources has led to the US, Russia and China recalibrating their arctic positing. India must play a role too.
Developing tensions in the Taiwan strait have consequences for India and the world as one-fifth of global maritime trade goes through the strait, unlike the crowded Malacca strait. Amidst One China Policy and unofficial relations with Taiwan, India must ensure its tech supply chains are secured.
Bangladesh has been facing a political unrest after Sheikh Hasina fled the country. Imran Khan’s arrest in Pakistan also raises questions concerning power and justice.
Discover Kerala Piravi 2025, tracing Kerala’s journey of unity, social reform, and renewal in today’s evolving Indian socio-economic landscape.
The Union Government approved caste census in the upcoming census of 2026-27 marking a significant progress in social justice.
A brief account of assassinations which have happened in over a few centuries and the repercussions it leaves behind.
Each of them shaped the politics of their times and continue to stay relevant even today. Comparing and contrasting Tagore, Churchill and Gandhi!
Focusing on Nitish Kumar, the artricle highlights Kumar’s frequent shifts between political alliances, earning him the monikers “Paltu Ram” and “Kursi Kumar.” Despite his reputation as a champion of good governance, Bihar’s development, remains low.
Powerful leadership of Jayalalithaa in Tamilnadu focuses on women empowered participation in politics.
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