Nayandeep Sardar
PhD studentResearch Overview
I am a PhD Researcher in Politics at Lancaster University. My work lies at the intersection of Politics, Media and Communication Studies and South Asian Studies, where the relationship between digital media, political narratives and democratic order represents a main interest of mine. My doctoral thesis, "Politics of Populism in India - The Democratic Deficit ( 2014 - 2026 )," uses a multi-method approach to explore how populist narratives circulate through digital media and how they shape polarisation and democratic life in India.
My broader research interests include populism, democratisation and democratic backsliding, political communication, social media and politics, and identity and polarisation, with particular focus on India and the wider South Asian context.
Digital Participation Paradox: Comparing EU's Digital Services Act and India's IT Rules 2021 in Fostering Democratic Discourse
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Statesmanship of Steel: Reinterpreting Patel's Leadership Style in the Age of Populism
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Reimagining Resistance: The Dongria Kondh, Development, and the New Politics of Indigenous Justice
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Media Freedom and Autocratization: Strategies for Preserving Press Independence in South Asia
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Understanding the Dominance of the United States Senate as the Most Powerful Second Chamber in the World
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The Evolution of Privacy Rights in the Digital Age: Balancing Constitutional Protections with Emerging Surveillance Technologies in India
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Scaling the Auroville Model: Building Self-Sustaining Ecosystem for Climate Resilience and Action
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Digital Dragons, Eagles, and Bulls: Competing Visions of AI Governance in the US, EU, and China
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Swami Vivekananda's Vision: Ramrajya, as an Ideal of Universal Harmony, Spiritual Democracy
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Echoes of Liberation: Mujibur Rahman's Enduring Legacy in Bangladesh's Contemporary Political Tapestry
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Globalisation and Indian Indigenous Community: Challenges and Opportunities
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