March 8th, 2011

Peaceful protest as a means for overcoming discrimination

In a recent San Francisco Chronicle op-ed, Rafiq Dossani asks: "Why did many Muslim Indians watch [the January 25] events in Egypt unfold with a personal interest?" He suggests that despite a difference in the governments of Mubarak-era Egypt and democratic India, the peaceful protest carried out in Egypt could serve as a positive model for overcoming discrimination.

• » San Francisco Chronicle: "Indian Muslims may find inspiration in Egypt"

February 25th, 2011

Rafiq Dossani addresses key South Asia issues

While it is known as a leading center for the study of contemporary Northeast Asia, the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (Shorenstein APARC) has also conducted significant research and publishing activities about South Asia for more than a decade. Rafiq Dossani, a senior research scholar at Shorenstein APARC and a former director of Stanford's Center for South Asia, serves as the executive director of the Center’s South Asia Initiative. Addressing key South Asia issues, his diverse research interests range from entrepreneurship and technology to economics and security. Read more »

February 14th, 2011

Rafiq Dossani emphasizes the importance of acknowledging Gujarat's past as it looks to the future

India's western state of Gujarat is positioning itself for overseas investment, having already attracted investment pledges from major domestic entities such as the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group and the Tata Group. Shorenstein APARC senior research scholar Rafiq Dossani, who participated in the January 2011 Vibrant Gujarat road show, emphasizes that amidst the excitement over economic growth, the state must still deal with the legacy of the communal riots in 2002 that killed hundreds of people and has led to the ghettoization of the state’s Muslims, who represent 10% of its population.

• » India Knowledge@Wharton: "Putting business before sentiment: India's latest investment rush"

November 10th, 2010

Shorenstein APARC scholars provide essential insight into Obama Asia visit

President Barack Obama's visit to Asia encompassed India, Indonesia, South Korea, and Japan and drew attention and questions from around the world about his actions and intentions in each country, and his overall plan for U.S.-Asia relations. Shorenstein APARC scholars Gi-Wook Shin, Donald Emmerson, Daniel Sneider, and Rafiq Dossani provided the media with essential expertise and insight into the many aspects of Obama's meetings with leaders and his presence at major regional meetings.

• » BBC World Forum: On President Obama's Jakarta Speech
  
• » New York Times: G-20 event to showcase South Korea's arrival
• » KQED Forum: Obama in India
• » The Atlantic: Obama's Indonesia address
• » Asia Times Online: Obama's trip, China's role, Asia's summits
• » IndiaWest: Obama's India visit will emphasize economic ties
• » Stanford News: Stanford's Emmerson on Obama's upcoming trip to Asia
• » C-SPAN: President Obama in Asia
• » IndiaWest: Scholars give Obama good marks for India trip
• » Al Jazeera: On Obama's Indonesia Visit

September 15th, 2010

India takes center stage at the Copenhagen Business School

Rafiq Dossani, senior research scholar at Shorenstein APARC, visited the Copenhagen Business School (CBS), September 2-3, 2010, where he spoke about the growth of India-focused teaching and research at Stanford University, India's soft-power strategy, and Indian higher education. Read more »