In a recent episode for the New Wave Global, Marvi Sirmed delves into the 2024 US elections, exploring the far-reaching implications for South Asia and its diaspora. As Donald Trump and Kamala Harris emerge as prominent figures in this contentious election, Sirmed provides an analysis of how their campaigns affect South Asian communities both in the US and abroad.
Former President Donald Trump’s stance on immigration has been a concern for Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Afghans and Maldivian residents of the US. Sirmed looks at how Trump's policies might impact visa regulations, deportation policies, and overall immigrant sentiment.
With Kamala Harris being the first woman of South Asian descent to be a major political party's nominee for vice president, her Indian heritage has made headlines. Sirmed explains that Harris’s background and political positions has the potential to influence South Asian diaspora. However, the Democrats' position on Gaza ceasefire remains a key concern for the Desis in the US, specifically the Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities.