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Milan Vaishnav is a Senior Fellow and Director of the South Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and an Adjunct Professor (currently on leave) at Georgetown University's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service. His research examines India's political economy, corruption, governance, electoral behavior, and diaspora studies.
Education:
- PhD in Political Science, Columbia University
- MA and MPhil in Political Science, Columbia University
- BA in International Relations, University of Pennsylvania
Research Focus: Vaishnav's work centers on the intersection of economics and politics in India, with emphasis on institutional performance, electoral accountability, and transnational diaspora networks. He employs mixed-method approaches to analyze governance challenges and democratic processes in South Asia.
Publications: Recent works demonstrate concentrated expertise in Indian electoral politics, U.S.-India bilateral relations, and diaspora studies, utilizing policy analysis, survey research, and comparative frameworks across 2024-2025 publications.
Awards:
- Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay New India Foundation Book Prize (2017) for When Crime Pays: Money and Muscle in Indian Politics
Professional Background: Former positions include research roles at Center for Global Development, Center for Strategic and International Studies, and Council on Foreign Relations. Teaching experience spans Georgetown, Columbia, and George Washington University.
