South Asia: domestic and international politics (India specialty) Comparative ethnic conflict British India: European images and artists' representation Professor Hardgrave is a specialist in comparative politics, with an area focus on the domestic and international politics of South Asia. Working principally on India, he has conducted research on a wide range of topics, including politics and social change, ethno-nationalism, and ethnic and religious conflict. Prof. Hardgrave has served as a consultant on South Asia for the U. S. Department of State and as senior advisor for South Asia for Political Risk Services, Inc. He taught in the Department of Government from 1967 until his retirement in 2001.