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Al-Qaeda Goes Local in India

Al-Qaeda Goes Local in India

India is becoming a hotbed of terrorist recruitment. Police corruption and shameful incidents like the Gujarat pogrom are making it even worse.

Facing India’s Security Future

Facing India’s Security Future

India has just announced the launch of a National Task Force in its latest major reappraisal of its military needs. But will the government follow up?

'Sri Lanka's Killing Fields'

'Sri Lanka's Killing Fields'

The Diplomat speaks with Callum Macrae, director of ‘Sri Lanka’s Killing Fields,’ about his documentary film and the controversy surrounding it.

India’s Anti-Corruption Crusades

India’s Anti-Corruption Crusades

Why civil society leaders like Anna Hazare and Bab Ramdev are seizing the initiative on tackling corruption in India.

China Needles, India Responds

China Needles, India Responds

The latest transport aircraft purchase by India is just a first step in a transformation of its military. It’s China that has it worried.

Negotiations to Nowhere?

Negotiations to Nowhere?

India and Pakistan are set to resume talks as part of their reengagement process later this month. Don’t expect too much, says Sumit Ganguly.

Why Pakistan’s Ship Is Sinking

Why Pakistan’s Ship Is Sinking

Pakistan’s military has had a bad couple of months. Unless it rethinks its priorities, expect tactical gains to lead to strategic disaster.

Fighting Terrorism in Paradise

Fighting Terrorism in Paradise

Desperate to maintain its image as a tourist paradise, the Maldives is boosting co-operation with regional partners to combat the threat of militants.

Accepting a Nuclear India

Accepting a Nuclear India

India shouldn’t have to accept restrictions that don’t apply to other Nuclear Suppliers Group members. It’s time to recognize India’s goodwill—and good record.

The US is Losing Pakistan

The US is Losing Pakistan

Ties between the US and Pakistan were already strained over differences on Afghanistan. The hit on Osama bin Laden might have been the final straw.

Behind India’s US Fighter Snub

Behind India’s US Fighter Snub

Indian defence officials say the decision to shun two US firms’ bid for an $11 billion fighter contract was all about technicalities. Maybe.

How China Can Fix Pakistan

How China Can Fix Pakistan

Beijing’s close ties with Islamabad don’t have to be a source for concern. It’s in China’s interests to press for reforms to stabilize Pakistan.

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