1. The Ball is in Iran’s Court

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    This week’s P5+1-Iran meeting was highly encouraging but the long shadow of the past looms large.

  2. The Trials and Tribulations of India’s Armed Forces

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    While spending billions of dollars on defense equipment, India's military faces a number of challenges in its quest to enter the 21st century.

  3. Getting to the Endgame With Iran

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    Iran and the P5+1 powers have scheduled talks. Now the hard part begins.

  4. Pakistan’s Battle for Democracy

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    Democratic forces in Pakistan continue to fight an uphill battle despite a multitude of national challenges.

  5. Pakistan’s Next Generation of Political Leaders

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    A youth bulge is being accompanied by the emergence of young politicians from old political families. Can they gain power?

  6. The Real War on Women…in India

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    The horrific rape of a 23-year old student in Delhi was a terrible tragedy. The treatment of many of India's women -- from cradle to grave -- is also a tragedy.

  7. New Year, New Problem? Pakistan’s Tactical Nukes

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    Pakistan is developing a new generation of smaller "tactical" nuclear weapons. The dangers and challenges such arms present are very real.