Gujarat Election Test for Indian Right’s National Ambitions
If Narendra Modi is reelected, he could become the conservative candidate for prime minister.
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India’s Future Role in Afghanistan Severely Limited
India is keen to expand its presence and influence but limited by external factors.
War’s Legacy Still Frustrates Sino-Indian Relations
Despite increasing Sino-Indian trade, border disputes complicate the bilateral relationship.
Cabinet Reshuffle Changes Little in India’s Political Outlook
Congress still copes with unsustainable state spending and a feudalist party structure.
Singh, Zardari Deserve Admiration for Détente
The leaders deserve praise for at least keeping India-Pakistan dialogue going.
As China Rises, India Intensifies Ties with Maldives
The two South Asian nations pledge to increase cooperation in maritime security.
Central Asia: India’s New Strategic Neighborhood
India’s booming economy needs the oil and gas reserves of the former Soviet republics.
India Poised to Compete for Chinese Foreign Investment
Low labor costs and favorable demographics allow India to attract foreign direct investment.
India Sends Message to Washington from Tehran
Manmohan Singh’s presence at the Nonaligned Movement Summit was quite significant.
A Sino-Indian Conflict of Himalayan Proportions?
Despite the militarization of the border, chances of an armed conflict between China and India remain slim.
Saudis Alarm Pakistan with India Outreach
Saudi Arabia tries to steer India away from its “nonaligned” position to isolate Iran, to the alarm of its ally Pakistan.
China Plays Energy Security Card in India Relations
Energy cooperation between China and India throws up many geopolitical conundrums.
India Stops Hedging, Backs American Naval Strategy
India’s defense minister effectively throws his nation’s lot in with the United States.
East-West Divide on Full Display in East Asia
China and Russia share interests in a region where the democracies form an alliance.
Panetta Wants Greater Role for India in Afghanistan
The United States can hardly antagonize Pakistan further, so why not ask India’s help?