Region
South Asia
US Takes Gloves Off With Pakistan
Admiral Mike Mullen’s warning that Pakistan is using extremism as an instrument of policy marked a major change in US tone. Will Pakistan respond?
Palestine’s Strongest UN Ally?
India has already expressed backing for the Palestinian bid for UN membership. But how much will this hurt ties with Israel?
Bangladesh’s Troubling Death Squad
By Sebastian Strangio
How al-Qaeda Recruits Online
The internet has been a boon to terrorist recruitment. And extremists are finding some surprising mediums for spreading their message.
India Beefs Up for Great Game
Worried by an increasingly assertive China, India has ramped up investment in its Navy and Air Force. Will it be enough to protect its own backyard?
A Decade Later, Al-Qaeda Threat Real
Al-Qaeda has had a difficult year with the loss of bin Laden and other senior leaders. But discounting it as a threat would be dangerously premature.
India’s Arab Spring Opportunity
New Delhi has a golden opportunity to assist in supporting democratic regimes in the Arab World. It’s in its own interests to seize this chance.
Pakistan’s Nuclear-Capable Missile
Pakistan’s unveiling of the nuclear-capable Nasr missile has prompted intense debate in India about what this means for the country’s defence.
Why Manmohan Singh Should Resign
Activist Anna Hazare is riding a growing sense of anger in India. It’s time for the Congress Party to put the country’s interests first and step aside.
India, Russia Talk Defence Ties
The recent visit of India’s Navy chief underscored the closeness of defence ties with Russia. A failed Russian fighter bid won’t change that.
The Limits to US-India Defence Ties
With an eye on China, the US has been keen to press for closer military co-operation with India. India, though, prefers to hedge its bets.
The New Face of South Asia
Terrorism, religious extremism and nuclear proliferation have given South Asia a depressing image. But there’s growing room for optimism.