🖋️ *From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane* The debate over foreign influence laws highlights a clear geopolitical double standard. When the United States enforces the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), it is lauded as a legitimate, necessary shield to safeguard national security and preserve democratic integrity. However, when India strengthens the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), Western commentators often label it as a crackdown on civil society. Sovereignty and