Tag: India
Afghanistan’s Economic Gain and Loss from “National Air Corridor Program”
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.
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The Self-Serving Scramble for the Developing World
The world’s richest countries insist their involvement in developing nations is prompted by altruism, but this magnanimity rings hollow.
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Shangri-La Arms Race: Or Follow the Money
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.
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Will Pakistan Change its Strategic Calculus toward Afghanistan?
Islamabad sees the Taliban and other insurgent groups operating from its soil as valuable assets in its regional geopolitical game.
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South Asia: Nuclear Self-Deterrence as a Virtue
Self-deterrence would imply taking stock of the consequences and prudently shelving the option of first strike.
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Confronting Global Security in an Era of Water Instabilities
Political instability complicated by water security threats compromises America’s ability to navigate global security challenges.
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Calling a Genocide a Genocide : Rohnigya Refugees in India Plead for UN Intervention
Rohingya refugees in India march to the UN office to plead for intervention to stop the genocide in Rakhine state.
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India’s Nuclear Doctrine: Coming Out of the Closet
What it would mean for India to change its “No First Use” policy on nuclear weapons.
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Pehlwani’s Fading Footprint; A Pakistani National Past-Time Headed for Ruin
Pehlwani, an ancient style of wrestling, is struggling to survive in modern day Pakistan and soon may disappear for good.
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Blowback from Pakistan’s Harboring of Extremist Groups
Pakistan is now suffering from the same extremist groups that have long found support and refuge within its borders.
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India’s Inclusion in Afghan Peace Process is a Necessity
As a regional power which has huge interests in Afghanistan’s stabilization, India should be included in the Afghan negotiation process.
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India-Pakistan Ties Finally Looking Up?
There is hope for ties between India and Pakistan, but it will require considerable effort.
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Avoiding Nuclear War in South Asia
The best case scenario—the one in which there is no military confrontation—is the only way out.
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India-Pakistan: Please use the impending opportunity well
It is clear that in Pakistan the control is with the military. The Pakistani military would likely take its cue from India.
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Modi Goes to China: Great Expectations
India is already putting a paradigm shift into place, as far as its China policy is concerned.
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A Comeback for al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent?
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.
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What This Year’s Maneuver Season in India Tells Us
How dangerous is India’s military posturing in a nuclear context?
Read MoreIndia’s Conundrum: Damned if it does, Damned if it doesn’t!
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
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
India’s military is probably not unhappy with the election of a conservative government to power in Delhi.
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