Prashant Jha is the Washington DC-based US correspondent of Hindustan Times. He is also the editor of HT Premium. Jha has earlier served as editor-views and national political editor/bureau chief of the paper. He is the author of How the BJP Wins: Inside India's Greatest Election Machine and Battles of the New Republic: A Contemporary History of Nepal.
Articles by Prashant Jha
White House core security team packed with China hawks
In Trump’s first term, Kanapathy served as the director for China, Taiwan and Mongolia and the deputy senior director for Asian Affairs in the NSC
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 06:04 AM IST
Ricky Gill likely to be Trump’s top NSC India hand, David Feith for tech role
If appointed, both Ricky Gill and David Feith will report to Trump’s national security advisor pick Michael Waltz
Published on Jan 11, 2025 09:05 PM IST
US unreliability will cause countries to hedge on China: Sullivan to Trump team
Sullivan said that in the case of tech, supply chains and clean energy, the Biden team has created opportunities for the next administration to take it forward
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 11:49 PM IST
India doesn’t believe US behind Bangladesh events, ‘preposterous’ charge: Sullivan
On Pannun case, he said India recently briefed the US on investigation, and the work of seeking “full accounting and accountability” will continue
Published on Jan 10, 2025 10:48 PM IST
Donald Trump lays claim on Canada, Panama Canal and Greenland
In demanding Greenland, Trump has cited American national security and Chinese and Russian activity in the region as the basis for his claim
Published on Jan 08, 2025 10:59 AM IST
The Soros, Musk models of politics
Two billionaires, with two value systems, and two different modes of doing politics dominate public imagination. Rarely have two private citizens held this influence
Published on Jan 07, 2025 08:21 PM IST
Donald Trump certified 2024 US election winner
The US Congress that refused to certify him as the winner in 2020 went through its time-tested process this time.
Published on Jan 07, 2025 08:34 AM IST
Trump’s win inaugurates a new chapter of racism against Indians
The attacks run the risk of having longer-term implications for not just the safety but the opportunities for those from the Indian subcontinent
Updated on Jan 05, 2025 11:56 PM IST
How caste, religion and opportunity will shape 2025
This argument will take place during the Delhi and Bihar elections, in Parliament, on the streets, in the media and on social media
Published on Jan 01, 2025 02:18 PM IST
2024 yearender: Donald Trump and the world
A look at the seismic shift in affairs, both global and domestic, that is on the cards as Donald Trump returns for his second stint
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 06:18 AM IST
2024 yearender: Rifts split wide open — old conflicts take centre stage
Trump claims he can end Ukraine and West Asia conflicts, but faces complex challenges and shifting dynamics in 2025.
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 06:14 AM IST
Manmohan Singh: The politician who was defeated by politics
Singh lost the only LS poll he fought, from South Delhi, ironically among the geographical hubs that benefited most from his reforms.
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 06:39 AM IST
India’s choices when US confronts China
Security hawks, protectionists, Wall Street finance titans and tech giants will shape Trump’s China policy. New Delhi will need to assess the balance of power among them
Published on Dec 25, 2024 08:22 PM IST
Trump appoints Indian-American as key AI policy advisor
In this capacity, Krishnan will work closely with Trump’s AI and crypto czar, David Sacks, and have a say in shaping the wider policy landscape around AI
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 12:10 AM IST
Trump nominates India critic Harmeet Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General
A Sikh-American, Dhillon was born in Chandigarh before her parents moved to the US. She attended Dartmouth College and read law at the University of Virginia
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 11:26 PM IST
What the Biden years meant for New Delhi
PM Modi showed grace in visiting Delaware and thanking Joe Biden. It isn’t Indian culture to discredit friends when they are down and out
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 08:28 PM IST
India should propose a trade-tech-investment package deal to Trump: Mukesh Aghi
Business leader warns Trump may eventually do a deal with China, urges Delhi to marry America First with Atmanirbhar Bharat
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 10:11 AM IST
Pivotal poll cycle strengthens BJP, blunts Oppn sting
Saturday’s verdict cements BJP’s dominance in national politics and the dominance of Modi-Shah in the party.
Updated on Nov 24, 2024 05:09 AM IST
What Maharashtra and Jharkhand verdicts mean for India’s top political leaders
Winning Jharkhand would have been an icing on the cake for the BJP and it will regret not getting Ranchi, but Maharashtra is the real cake
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 07:47 PM IST
Understanding the US charges on Adani
The Adani Group denied the allegations, calling them ‘baseless’ and vowing to ‘seek all possible legal recourse’
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Decoding Gautam Adani indictment
While a mere allegation so far, US prosecutors and regulators portray a story of the intersection of an Indian billionaire, green schemes, state contracts, power sector finances, and bribes
Updated on Nov 21, 2024 12:23 PM IST
The pattern in Trump’s picks for key jobs
Trump has made a range of extraordinarily controversial and, from the point of view of many Americans, even dangerous choices
Updated on Nov 16, 2024 07:22 AM IST
The pattern in Trump’s picks for key jobs
Trump's controversial cabinet picks reflect his distrust of defense, intelligence, and health institutions, mirroring his supporters' frustrations.
Updated on Nov 16, 2024 12:35 AM IST
Under Trump, Tulsi Gabbard will be America’s intelligence czar
Strong supporter of India-US ties, first Hindu in a cabinet level position, former Democrat anti-war leader who turned into Trump supporter
Published on Nov 14, 2024 10:41 PM IST
Helping Ukraine in US interest: Biden makes final pitch to Trump
On Ukraine, Biden has made repelling Russian aggression a defining feature of his presidency while Trump has blamed Biden for not being able to stop Russian invasion in the first place
Updated on Nov 14, 2024 08:58 PM IST
John Thune is the new Senate majority leader
Thune will succeed veteran Mitch McConnell who shared a difficult relationship with Donald Trump announced his decision not to seek office earlier this year.
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 11:51 PM IST
Trump picks Musk, Ramaswamy to run new dept of govt efficiency
Trump has appointed Musk and Ramaswamy to lead a new initiative aimed at slashing federal bureaucracy and enhancing government efficiency by July 2026.
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 11:17 PM IST
Trump makes triumphant return to White House, Biden promises smooth transition
President Joe Biden, whose election win Trump refused to accept four years ago, was in Oval Office to welcome Trump and promise him a smooth transition
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 11:39 PM IST
Trump picks army major, Fox News host, ‘anti woke’ warrior to lead Pentagon
Trump also appointed a former Congressman and head of national intelligence, John Ratcliffe, as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency
Published on Nov 13, 2024 10:01 PM IST
Five contradictions that underline Project Trump
Donald Trump’s spectacular win was based on sharpening contradictions. His success will depend on reconciling them
Published on Nov 13, 2024 08:20 PM IST