India at a Crossroads: Will Institutional Trust Follow America’s Decline?

Trust in government and public institutions is a core indicator of democratic legitimacy and political stability (Easton, 1965; Norris, 2011). Political scientists have long measured institutional trust to understand citizens’…

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Reclaiming Iran: Tracing Indo‑Iranian Heritage Beyond the Islamic Republic

Iran stands at a historical crossroads. For decades, Iranians have protested against the authority of the Ayatollahs, demanding greater political freedom, decent women's rights, and an end to Islamic rules…

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