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sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · 17d

How are current economic crises testing #China's authoritarian system?

Delighted to host Ho-fung Hung - On the Frontlines of Democracy

October 21
7:00-8:30pm
TPL, 789 Yonge Street

Register: tinyurl.com/ho-fung-hung

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#US #democracy #autocracy #GlobalEconomy

sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · 17d

Happy Diwali!

sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · Sep 5

As George Kennan once said about China in early Cold War debates: ‘how could you lose a country you do not possess?’

Reference: @edwardluce.bsky.social in ZBig, his biography of Brzezinski.

#India #China #Russia #US

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sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · Aug 25

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My review of Srinath Raghavan’s latest book, “Indira Gandhi and the Years that Transformed India” — in the @financialtimes.com.

Indira Gandhi and the Years that Transformed India — democracy vs authoritarianism

Srinath Raghavan’s masterful study of the country’s only female prime minister resonates with timely political lessons

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sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · Jul 2

A very quiet Canada Day 2025 for us - just what we really needed

sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · Jun 11

Some thoughts on Carny’s G7 invite to Modi:

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Carny’s G7 invite to Modi aims to ease tensions amid tariffs: Politics professor

YouTube video by CTV News

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sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · May 26

One year ago

sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · May 17

What explains the new geography of global inequality? How does it impact democracy, prosperity and migration? Can we reduce such disparities?

In conversation w @brankomilan.bsky.social-On the Frontlines of Democracy.

To listen/subscribe: tinyurl.com/4bartnx4

Produced by Angela Glover & Chloe Kim.

On the Frontlines of Democracy: Globalization and the New Geography of Inequality with Branko Milanović

Economist, professor and author Branko Milanović joins host Sanjay Ruparelia to discuss global economic inequality, the impact of globalization and the role of migration in addressing inequality. &nbs...

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sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · May 15

Delighted to share that I’ve been promoted to Professor of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University.

It is a privilege to work at an institution committed to public scholarship and civic engagement.

Indebted to many students, colleagues & mentors for their inspiration.

sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · May 9

As family and friends know, it was an extremely difficult week.

So a special thanks to the crew at About That on the CBC, hosted by Andrew Chang, for the chance to contribute to this episode on the current conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir.

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About That with Andrew Chang

Andrew Chang goes beyond the headlines and explains the major news stories everybody is talking about.

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sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · Apr 21

Inequality, oligarchy, a backlash against migrants.

What explains their rise in many democracies? What can be done to change course?

Delighted to host @brankomilan.bsky.social this week--On the Frontlines of Democracy.

Register: tinyurl.com/TPLMilanovi

Co-sponsors: @torontomet.bsky.social & TPL

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sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · Apr 19

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sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · Apr 17

The rule of law is threatened in many democracies.

Is Canada immune?

In conversation with the Rt Hon Beverely McLachlin-On the Frontlines of Democracy podcast.

To listen/subscribe: tinyurl.com/bdepms6s

Produced by Angela Glover & Chloe Kim at TMU.

#SCC #ruleoflaw #constitutionalism #cdnpoli

On the Frontlines of Democracy: From Law Student to Chief Justice - The Role of the Judiciary in Democracy with Beverley McLachlin

Host Sanjay Ruparelia speaks with former Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin about the role of courts in upholding constitutional democracy. McLachlin reflects on fairness and moral intuition in making j...

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sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · Apr 5

Canadians are much less polarized than many believe, surveys show.

A ⁦‪#DXC summit‬⁩ panel with ⁦‪Shachi Kurl‬⁩, Andrew Parkin ⁦‪and Madalina Botan.

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sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · Apr 5

I imagine it will air on CBC Ideas soon, and the video will be up too on the TPL - On Civil Society

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sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · Apr 5

Packed house at ⁦‪the TPL‬⁩ to hear ⁦‪Nahlah Ayad ‬⁩CBC Ideas in conversation with ⁦‪Timothy Snyder‬⁩ on the meaning of freedom.

A ⁦‪DXC summit‬⁩ keynote.

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sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · Mar 23

A political ad that appeals to Canadians at home and its diaspora.

Very well done.

Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · Mar 22

Elbows up, Canada.

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Edward Luce @edwardluce.bsky.social · Mar 22

In London

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sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · Mar 13

Apparently it invokes a clause, relying on the perceived threat to national security by the Secretary of State, rarely used to justify deportation previously. But hard to tell from reporting whether it is unprecedented.

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Edward Luce @edwardluce.bsky.social · Mar 11

When Musk said he loved Trump “as much as a straight man can love another”, the emetic effect was widespread. Trump is one of the few left who likes having Musk around. Yet having given him such unprecedented power, Trump is watching his benefactor turn into an albatross. www.ft.com/content/ea5b...

Elon Musk’s self-destruction

The cost for Donald Trump of keeping the world’s richest man by his side is growing

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sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · Mar 6

How can we protect constitutional rights and judicial independence amid democratic backsliding?

A rare privilege to host The Right Honourable Beverely McLachlin-On the Frontlines of Democracy.

27 March 2025
7:00-8:30pm

Register: tinyurl.com/TPLMcLachlin

Co-sponsors @torontomet.bsky.social & TPL

Protecting Canada's Courts: Lessons from Our Longest-Serving Chief Justice

The right honourable Beverley McLachlin discusses the challenges facing courts in an era of increasing populism with host Sanjay Ruparelia.

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sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · Feb 26

If you are looking for inspiration on how Canada might chart a progressive foreign policy now, and revitalize its political parties and democratic governance, Lloyd Axworthy’s memoir is a good place to start.

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sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · Feb 25

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sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · Feb 25

India feared China and Russia growing close after the invasion of Ukraine.

Now Chinese anxiety about the US supporting Russia, leading it to abstain.

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sanjayruparelia.bsky.social @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social · Feb 24

Delighted to host the Honourable Lloyd Axworthy this week:

"Advancing democracy and social justice in Canada and the world"

26 Feb 2025
6:30-8:30 pm
Venue: ENG 103 (the Vari Engineering Building, 245 Church Street, Toronto)

A special IID-Frontlines of Democracy event at @torontomet.bsky.social.

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