This panel will explore how boundaries between state and civil society have been historically drawn, reshaped, and reimagined in India and China from their founding days to the present moment. It will also look into how civil society emerged alongside state power in India and China, the role of non-state actors in welfare and governance, and how aspirations for democracy are expressed and contested in both countries. The discussion will analyze the shifting boundaries of power, accountability, and civic action, offering fresh insights into the future of democratization in Asia.
Moderator:
Nidhi Srinivas:Â Professor of Management, The New SchoolÂ
Speakers:
Ajay Gudavarthy:Â Associate Professor, Centre for Political Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Carolyn L. Hsu: Associate Provost for Equity and Diversity, Charles A. Dana Professor of Sociology, Colgate University
Presented by India China Institute at The New School
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