South Asia

India is investing billions in arms. But without a coherent organizational structure, it will never become an effective war fighting machine.

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’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 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?

Indian firms should be a boon for American workers. So why has the administration been dragging its feet on trade deals?

Indian officials are preoccupied by China’s growing military power. They would do better to fix their own incoherent defense establishment.

India has been criticized for not doing enough to pressure Iran. But Delhi has sound economic and domestic reasons for what it’s doing.

President Asif Ali Zardari has shown an extraordinary knack for survival. How has a man so tainted with corruption survived?

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.

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?

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.

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.