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Swati is a political analyst, researcher and author who explores how US politics, global conflicts, feminism and caste shape power around the world. Over her career of 6 years, she has covered election strategy for India Today, analyzed public policy at the Centre for Policy Research and Governance and reported on war and defense for Indo-Pacific Times. Through her academic books and articles, Swati helps readers understand how culture, identity, and government decisions influence global events.
Latest From Swati Sakshi Mishra
Russia sanctions bill could hand Trump sweeping new tariff powers
A little-noticed tariff provision in the Senate's Russia sanctions bill is drawing scrutiny as critics warn it could broaden Trump's trade authority
Trump rejects Iran's payout demand and unveils a dramatic counterclaim
President Trump said future Iran talks would include US compensation demands, turning Tehrans reparations push into a new negotiating battle
Democrats launch probe into Trump's alleged military deportation crackdown
The letter also urged the admin to explain interagency coordination on bases and the legal safeguards protecting military personnel and families
Trump insider turns on Jeanine Pirro in fiery on-air meltdown
Peter Navarro blasted Jeanine Pirro for not firing the prosecutor involved in Jan 6 cases against him and Steve Bannon
Trump administration yanks more than 175,000 visas in sweeping immigration crackdown
The State Department says more than 175,000 visas have been revoked under Trump, citing crimes, fraud, national security and immigration violations
'I dare you': Fetterman challenges Abdul El-Sayed over Hasan Piker ties
John Fetterman publicly challenged Abdul El-Sayed over Hasan Piker, exposing fresh Democratic divisions in the battle for a key Senate seat
Trump backs off the brink, says US is now 'low keying' Iran
Trump says the US is ‘low keying’ Iran, signaling a shift from military pressure to an economic strategy as Hormuz talks stall
Harris' 2028 hopes take a major hit as ex-DNC fundraiser says major donors won't bankroll her again
Former DNC fundraiser Lindy Li claims Democratic donors have lost confidence in Kamala Harris after 2024, raising new questions over a 2028 bid
The Hasan Piker question Abdul El-Sayed once dodged now has a very different answer
Previously, Abdul El-Sayed dismissed questions about Hasan Piker's remarks as 'gotcha politics' and declined to denounce them
AOC distances herself from DSA's national platform in rare ideological shift
AOC broke with key national DSA positions, admitted Covid-era messaging has changed and said progressive candidates have moved beyond it
Todd Blanche isn't even sworn in, and Democrats already have a new Trump target
Lawmakers accused Todd Blanche of compromising victims' privacy and withholding records, claims the administration rejected
Iran puts a new price on reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the US ended military action, lifted sanctions, and withdrew its forces
Trump's newest ally gets a $1B welcome from Washington
Colombia’s new president secures a US show of support as Trump administration pledges $1 billion in security aid to rebuild ties
Vance's latest Iran message clashes with report of military 'off-ramp' push
JD Vance said the US remained 'in the middle of the game' with Iran, despite reports that military leaders sought an off-ramp
Trump's birthright citizenship loss is fueling a much bigger conservative campaign
Trump allies say the Supreme Court loss is only the beginning, outlining a long-term strategy to reshape birthright citizenship law
Mamdani's luxury home tax hits first legal hurdle as NYC homeowners sue over rollout
The lawsuit alleged the Finance Department unlawfully flagged nearly 1 million properties and sent 17,000 notices over potential five-figure tax bills
Trump mocks Hillary Clinton while announcing $100M for next generation of miners
Trump paired a $100 million mining school investment with a fresh swipe at Clinton while pitching his push to rebuild America's mining workforce
Doctor who treated Lindsay Clancy reveals what she told hospital staff weeks before killings
Testimony said Lindsay Clancy felt numb, struggled to sleep, and doctors planned to taper her medication while monitoring for bipolar disorder
Trump renews bid to oust Fed governor after Supreme Court cleared procedural hurdle
President Trump formally restarted his effort to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook, triggering a fresh legal battle over central bank independence
Trump makes surprise change to $10B BBC lawsuit after court demands sensitive financial records
Trump dropped the business-related allegations but kept the $10 billion damages claim, which the BBC argued created a major legal contradiction