Tag: India
Afghanistan’s Economic Gain and Loss from “National Air Corridor Program”
Nov 16, 2018
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.
Read MoreThe Self-Serving Scramble for the Developing World
Jul 3, 2018
The world’s richest countries insist their involvement in developing nations is prompted by altruism, but this magnanimity rings hollow.
Read MoreShangri-La Arms Race: Or Follow the Money
Jun 8, 2018
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.
Read MoreWill Pakistan Change its Strategic Calculus toward Afghanistan?
Sep 2, 2017
Islamabad sees the Taliban and other insurgent groups operating from its soil as valuable assets in its regional geopolitical game.
Read MoreSouth Asia: Nuclear Self-Deterrence as a Virtue
Apr 26, 2017
Self-deterrence would imply taking stock of the consequences and prudently shelving the option of first strike.
Read MoreConfronting Global Security in an Era of Water Instabilities
Feb 3, 2017
Political instability complicated by water security threats compromises America’s ability to navigate global security challenges.
Read MoreCalling a Genocide a Genocide : Rohnigya Refugees in India Plead for UN Intervention
Dec 23, 2016
Rohingya refugees in India march to the UN office to plead for intervention to stop the genocide in Rakhine state.
Read MoreIndia’s Nuclear Doctrine: Coming Out of the Closet
Dec 13, 2016
What it would mean for India to change its “No First Use” policy on nuclear weapons.
Read MorePehlwani’s Fading Footprint; A Pakistani National Past-Time Headed for Ruin
Feb 5, 2016
Pehlwani, an ancient style of wrestling, is struggling to survive in modern day Pakistan and soon may disappear for good.
Read MoreBlowback from Pakistan’s Harboring of Extremist Groups
Jan 29, 2016
Pakistan is now suffering from the same extremist groups that have long found support and refuge within its borders.
Read MoreIndia’s Inclusion in Afghan Peace Process is a Necessity
Jan 5, 2016
As a regional power which has huge interests in Afghanistan’s stabilization, India should be included in the Afghan negotiation process.
Read MoreIndia-Pakistan Ties Finally Looking Up?
Dec 9, 2015
There is hope for ties between India and Pakistan, but it will require considerable effort.
Read MoreAvoiding Nuclear War in South Asia
Oct 14, 2015
The best case scenario—the one in which there is no military confrontation—is the only way out.
Read MoreIndia-Pakistan: Please use the impending opportunity well
Jul 29, 2015
It is clear that in Pakistan the control is with the military. The Pakistani military would likely take its cue from India.
Read MoreModi Goes to China: Great Expectations
May 14, 2015
India is already putting a paradigm shift into place, as far as its China policy is concerned.
Read MoreA Comeback for al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent?
May 12, 2015
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.
Read MoreWhat This Year’s Maneuver Season in India Tells Us
May 12, 2015
How dangerous is India’s military posturing in a nuclear context?
Read MoreIndia’s Conundrum: Damned if it does, Damned if it doesn’t!
Nov 7, 2014
If India adopts a more hard-line approach toward Pakistani aggression and border infiltrations, it may do more harm than good.
Read MoreLine-of-Control Skirmish Is Modi’s First Test
Oct 27, 2014
Modi has already shown exemplary leadership, contrary to the politically-motivated and illogical criticism launched at him by opposition parties.
Read MoreModi and the Military
Oct 25, 2014
India’s military is probably not unhappy with the election of a conservative government to power in Delhi.
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