Region
South Asia
India Needs a Joint Chief
India is investing billions in arms. But without a coherent organizational structure, it will never become an effective war fighting machine.
The Trouble With India’s Military
The letter by India’s Army chief last month blasting the state of the armed forces reflected a troubling reality – India’s regional military power aspirations are in danger.
India Boosts its Cinderella Service
India’s Navy has for too long been neglected when money has been allocated. The latest defense budget suggests that may be starting to change.
India’s Libya Shame Will Haunt It
India’s decision to abstain in a U.N. vote over Libya this time last year has hurt the country’s moral standing. Why vote against democracy?
Obama Drops the Ball on India
Indian firms should be a boon for American workers. So why has the administration been dragging its feet on trade deals?
India’s Military Inferiority Complex
Indian officials are preoccupied by China’s growing military power. They would do better to fix their own incoherent defense establishment.
U.S. Wrong on India’s Iran Policy
India has been criticized for not doing enough to pressure Iran. But Delhi has sound economic and domestic reasons for what it’s doing.
Pakistan’s Fracturing President
President Asif Ali Zardari has shown an extraordinary knack for survival. How has a man so tainted with corruption survived?
The India the President Must Know
India is an obvious partner for the United States. But whoever the next U.S. president is will likely find a reluctant and skeptical ally.
The Meaning of the Congress Thrashing
India’s ruling Congress party has suffered a major setback in key assembly elections. Does the rise of regional powers spell the end of a Congress-led government?
India, China and the Pirates
An agreement between China, India and Japan to coordinate over combating piracy in the Gulf of Aden is an encouraging sign of military cooperation. But it’s no panacea.
Is Rahul Destined for Power?
Rahul Gandhi is seen by many as a future Indian prime minister. The results of his grassroots campaign in Uttar Pradesh will give a good clue of his prospects.