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NU GSPP Research Webinar with Dr Salvatore Babones

Is India an "Electoral Autocracy"? Narendra Modi and the State of Indian Democracy Join us for this timely and thought-provoking research seminar presented by Dr. Salvatore Babones, Associate Professor at the University of Sydney, hosted by the Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Public Policy. 📅 Originally recorded: February 6, 2026 About the Talk: India is widely recognized as the world's largest democracy, yet its democratic credentials have come under increasing international scrutiny. Organizations like Freedom House and the Varieties of Democracy Institute now classify India as an "electoral autocracy" alongside Russia and Venezuela. But how accurate are these assessments? Dr. Babones examines India's international democracy rankings, explaining their methodologies and challenging their conclusions about Indian democracy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. About the Speaker: Dr. Salvatore Babones is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney specializing in the political sociology of democracy and economic development in BRICS economies. His latest book, Dharma Democracy: How India Built the Third World's First Democracy (2025), explores India's unique democratic trajectory.