Despite the dismal economic situation, Pakistan prides itself on the successful nuclear tests conducted over a decade ago. Should the United States barter financial assistance in exchange for Pakistan agreeing to eliminate its entire nuclear stockpile and remain a democratic and secular state?
The global recession's impact on India, the outlook for the Indian economy and the challenges for the Indian banking system are discussed in this speech by the Governor of India's Central Bank.
"East Asia" and "South Asia" can no longer be treated as separate entities by the United States. The US-Japan-India trilateral cooperation has great potential politically, economically, and militarily
A historical perspective on India's economy gives insights into the origins of India's rapid economic acceleration and allows current constraints on growth to be examined more closely
With the completion of the Indo-US nuclear deal in 2008, Washington's ties with New Delhi stand on the threshold of great promise. However, China's attempt to scuttle the agreement at a 2008 Nuclear Supplies Group meeting was evidence that she does not willingly accept the prospect of closer US-India ties
Jagdish Bhagwati argues against the opinion that globalization spreads social and moral ills. He emphasizes that, in fact, globalization, has contributed to the decrease in gender inequalities, reduction in poverty and the spread of social awareness across cultures
Solar energy is a viable form of renewable, clean energy for India; a country that will eventually have the worlds largest energy market. Jigar Shah, an energy entrepreneur discusses how India can tap this potential
The Manmohan Singh Doctrine focuses on India's increasing influence in global affairs as a consequence of economic robustness, but is contingent upon continued rapid growth, openness in politics, and energy security
The G-20 summit in Washington is an opportunity for India to shape economic reform in line with its strategic interests as a stakeholder and cogent voice from the developing world. India should push for markets to be kept open and for the IMF to be strengthened to combat the financial crisis
Naxalism and the violent Maoist insurgency threatens the India's ability to maintain its economic growth and authority as a democratic state. The hyper-local nature of security issues in India serves as a reminder that Indian foreign policy is often determined by the state of internal affairs
