Tag: India
How APEC Can Boost Free Trade in Asia Pacific
by Dan Steinbock | Nov 16, 2018 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Politics
Amid trade wars, the outcome of the APEC meeting matters. As globalization is at crossroads, trade in Asia today will shape world trade tomorrow.
Afghanistan’s Economic Gain and Loss from “National Air Corridor Program”
by Waleed Majidyar | Nov 16, 2018 | Asia Pacific, Economy, News & Analysis
Afghanistan’s National Air Corridor Program may not be sustainable, and gaining access to the Karachi port should be a priority for the Afghan government.
The Self-Serving Scramble for the Developing World
by David Kowalski | Jul 3, 2018 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Politics
The world’s richest countries insist their involvement in developing nations is prompted by altruism, but this magnanimity rings hollow.
Shangri-La Arms Race: Or Follow the Money
by Dan Steinbock | Jun 8, 2018 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Politics, US
As the Trump administration seeks to boost arms sales in Asia, the Shangri-La Dialogue is morphing into a marketing arm of Western arms exporters in Asia.
Will Pakistan Change its Strategic Calculus toward Afghanistan?
by Ahmad Murid Partaw | Sep 2, 2017 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Politics
Islamabad sees the Taliban and other insurgent groups operating from its soil as valuable assets in its regional geopolitical game.
South Asia: Nuclear Self-Deterrence as a Virtue
by Ali Ahmed | Apr 26, 2017 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Politics
Self-deterrence would imply taking stock of the consequences and prudently shelving the option of first strike.
Confronting Global Security in an Era of Water Instabilities
by Kris Hartley | Feb 3, 2017 | Africa, Asia Pacific, Essays, Middle East, Politics, US
Political instability complicated by water security threats compromises America’s ability to navigate global security challenges.
Calling a Genocide a Genocide : Rohnigya Refugees in India Plead for UN Intervention
by Ajita Banerjie | Dec 23, 2016 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Politics
Rohingya refugees in India march to the UN office to plead for intervention to stop the genocide in Rakhine state.
India’s Nuclear Doctrine: Coming Out of the Closet
by Ali Ahmed | Dec 13, 2016 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Politics
What it would mean for India to change its “No First Use” policy on nuclear weapons.
Pehlwani’s Fading Footprint; A Pakistani National Past-Time Headed for Ruin
by Travis Andreu | Feb 5, 2016 | Asia Pacific, Culture
Pehlwani, an ancient style of wrestling, is struggling to survive in modern day Pakistan and soon may disappear for good.
Blowback from Pakistan’s Harboring of Extremist Groups
by Ahmad Murid Partaw | Jan 29, 2016 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis
Pakistan is now suffering from the same extremist groups that have long found support and refuge within its borders.
India’s Inclusion in Afghan Peace Process is a Necessity
by Ahmad Murid Partaw | Jan 5, 2016 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis
As a regional power which has huge interests in Afghanistan’s stabilization, India should be included in the Afghan negotiation process.
India-Pakistan Ties Finally Looking Up?
by Ali Ahmed | Dec 9, 2015 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis
There is hope for ties between India and Pakistan, but it will require considerable effort.
Avoiding Nuclear War in South Asia
by Ali Ahmed | Oct 14, 2015 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis
The best case scenario—the one in which there is no military confrontation—is the only way out.
India-Pakistan: Please use the impending opportunity well
by Ali Ahmed | Jul 29, 2015 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis
It is clear that in Pakistan the control is with the military. The Pakistani military would likely take its cue from India.
Modi Goes to China: Great Expectations
by Narayani Basu | May 14, 2015 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis
India is already putting a paradigm shift into place, as far as its China policy is concerned.
A Comeback for al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent?
by Elizabeth Bennett | May 12, 2015 | Asia Pacific, Viewpoints
Although al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) may never successfully conduct an attack that matches its grand rhetoric, India must continue to closely monitor the terrorist group.
What This Year’s Maneuver Season in India Tells Us
by Ali Ahmed | May 12, 2015 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis
How dangerous is India’s military posturing in a nuclear context?
India’s Conundrum: Damned if it does, Damned if it doesn’t!
by Aakriti Tandon | Nov 7, 2014 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis
If India adopts a more hard-line approach toward Pakistani aggression and border infiltrations, it may do more harm than good.
Line-of-Control Skirmish Is Modi’s First Test
by Arman Sidhu | Oct 27, 2014 | Asia Pacific, Viewpoints
Modi has already shown exemplary leadership, contrary to the politically-motivated and illogical criticism launched at him by opposition parties.