Will India
become a
Global Power?
Is India ready to be the
next global power?
What is the state of
Indian
democracy?
What about the role of
women in India?
Find out in POLS 3323
Key Course Themes:
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Democratic
Structure
Economic
Reforms
Role of Women in
Politics
Socio-cultural
issues
Religion in
Politics
India’s Role in
the World (IndiaU.S. relations)
Comparisons
with Asian
neighbors incl.
China, Pakistan,
Nepal, Sri Lanka,
Bangladesh
Have Questions?
Contact Dr. Bhatia:
vbhatia@ uh.edu
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POLS 3323
INTRODUCTION TO THE
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
OF INDIA
DR. VANDANA BHATIA
Fall 2013: AH 202 (MWF: 10 AM-11 AM)
What’s in store for the World’s largest democracy?
 General Elections due in 2014
 Musical chairs with coalition partners?
 New leadership or fourth-generation dynasty
rule?
 Women in Parliament?