Medha Bhardwaj is a geopolitical analyst and researcher specializing in Russian and Arctic affairs. Currently pursuing a PhD at Jawaharlal Nehru University, her doctoral research focuses on Russia’s quest for dominance in the Arctic region. With a strong academic foundation in political science and international affairs from the University of Delhi, Medha has held research and editorial roles across prominent organizations including Strat News Global, Global Defense (London), and AnsrSource. She has represented India at international conferences in Russia and is a recipient of multiple fellowships, including the prestigious Harvard College Project for Asian & International Relations. Medha has published peer-reviewed papers and articles on Arctic geopolitics, Indo-Russian relations, and South Asian security dynamics in platforms such as Modern Diplomacy and Organiser.
Articles, Politics
Two Nations Theory- Whose Brainchild Is It, Who Adopted It and Who Nurtured It? Time to Decide?
Though ancient wisdom, like Bhishma’s counsel, warned against dividing the motherland, India’s partition was ultimately driven by colonial manipulation and the ideological groundwork laid by figures like Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and later Jinnah. The Two-Nation Theory, rooted in communal identity and reinforced by political opportunism, challenged the vision of a united India and reshaped its destiny.