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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
Judge freezes $110B Hollywood merger in major setback for Paramount and Warner Bros
Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery will delay closing until at least June as a California court reviews the merger
Democrats make major 2028 primary move that could reshape White House race
The proposed calendar would elevate South Carolina, giving a handful of early-voting states greater influence over the Democratic nomination
Trump to meet Netanyahu, Zelenskyy as Graham's funeral opens door to high-stakes diplomacy
The rare gathering comes as Washington weighs key decisions on Iran, Gaza and Ukraine, creating an unexpected diplomatic opening
Trump reveals new details of conversations with Xi and Putin as Iran tensions persist
President Trump's account marked a notable diplomatic development as the US sought to curb Iran tensions amid China and Russia's ties with Tehran
'Coordinated' plot: Vance allies claim GOP operatives are trying to knock out Trump's 2028 pick
The accusations follow backlash over JD Vance's remarks on the Joe Rogan podcast, as supporters say the criticism is coordinated, not routine
Fact Check: Did James Clapper admit Obama directed the 'Russia hoax' to frame Trump?
Years-old James Clapper remarks have resurfaced online, fueling fresh claims about Obama's role in the Russia investigation
Kamala Harris trails AOC, Buttigieg with just 5% in early 2028 Democratic poll
Though the 2028 race remains years away, New Hampshire serves as an early testing ground for presidential hopefuls seeking momentum
'You don't even know': Democrat erupts while grilling Trump's UN ambassador on Iran casualties
In a heated House hearing, California Democrat accused the US ambassador to the UN of misleading Congress on American troop casualties
Explained: Why Trump's Saudi nuclear deal could reshape the Middle East after the Iran war
Trump's Saudi nuclear agreement could redefine US strategy, regional security and the balance between Israel, Iran and Riyadh
'Bomb and destroy': Trump warns US will strike Iran if ships are attacked in Strait of Hormuz
The president said the US would bomb an Iranian bridge or power plant for every future attack on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
Fact Check: Did New Jersey admit 6,600 'foreigners' were registered to vote?
A viral post cites real registration numbers but overstates what officials confirmed about who registered and how it happened
DOJ probes Harvard over China-linked donations and foreign student aid
The Justice Department is investigating whether Harvard's China-linked scholarships discriminated against American students
MTG says Trump officials with 'presidential aspirations' are backing Iran war
Marjorie Taylor Greene claimed unnamed senior Trump officials support military action against Iran because they are pursuing future presidential bids
RFK Jr freezes $1B to Calif, Minn, says Dems 'opened floodgates to theft'
Kennedy says the states must prove Medicaid payments were legitimate before more than $1 billion in federal funding is restored
Anna Paulina Luna urges Rubio to revoke all Chinese student visas after Trump speech
Republican lawmaker says newly declassified intelligence warrants suspending every Chinese F-1 and J-1 visa issued by the US
Trump prepares fresh tariff push on 60 countries after SCOTUS setback: Reports
Trump is reportedly pursuing a new legal route to revive his trade agenda despite advisers warning of economic and political fallout
Fact check: Did Biden wreck the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and is Trump fixing it?
A viral post correctly cited key facts about former President Joe Biden's SPR drawdown but omitted a major part of what happened under President Trump
Trump says Iran will 'pay many times over' every time it kills a US soldier
President Donald Trump said he has issued a standing directive for the US military to strike back whenever Iran kills an American service member
Gas prices climb above $4 again as Trump's Iran strikes reignite oil fears
Gas prices topped $4 as renewed US-Iran fighting rattled oil markets and fueled fears of higher fuel costs
Marjorie Taylor Greene turns on Trump, says 'nothing changed' under Republican rule
The former Georgia congresswoman delivered one of her strongest public rebukes of President Donald Trump since his return to the White House