Saffron America

“A thought-provoking exploration of the rise and spread of Hindu nationalism, its violence, and its growing presence in the US. Meticulously researched and incisively analyzed, it unveils ways in which the Hindutva movement gained traction on American soil. A timely and essential read, Saffron America urges us to examine the global reach of extremist ideologies and the urgent need to confront them.” – Suchitra Vijayan, Author and Attorney

“This important compilation throws much-needed light on two aspects of Indian-American diaspora politics: one, active linkages of some diasporic Hindu individuals and organizations with India’s Hindutva project; two, the sustained opposition of diverse diasporic groups to Hindutva-linked activities in the US. This collection deserves a huge welcome as it contributes to enriching global diaspora studies, especially in relation to developing a critique of extremist right-wing politics. It is also a unique contribution to the contemporary history of American society and political economy.” – Dr. Pritam Singh, Professor Emeritus, Oxford Brookes University

“This invaluable work unveils a quietly rising far-right movement in the US that is threatening the very fabric of American society.” – Raqib Hameed Naik, Kashmiri-American Journalist

“As human rights experts warn that religious minorities are pushed to the brink of genocide in India, Friedrich delivers a timely and scholarly analysis on the hate ideology driving this climate of fear and its links to America. He identifies and analyzes US-based Hindutva groups and individuals, showcasing their dubious activities and revealing how they have embedded themselves within mainstream politics and civil society. This is a wake-up call like no other.” – CJ Werleman, Journalist and Activist

“Saffron America is an unflattering exposure of the tentacular reach of Hindu nationalism into US political life. Friedrich is the only independent investigative journalist in the US to doggedly track every American politician and political event with connections to the transnational networks of the militant Hindu outfit, the RSS. This book is a warning about the dangers of ignoring Hindutva's growing influence in the US.” – Dr. Sruti Bala, Associate Professor, University of Amsterdam