The Indian National Interest Review
The U.S. and its Western allies have largely backed themselves into a corner on negotiations with Russia and Iran on Syria. The coordinated terror attacks in Paris on November… Continue reading "The Syrian civil war after Paris"
There are compelling reasons for Pakistan to participate in Saudi Arabia’s campaign in Yemen. Yemen is in the throes of yet another iteration of violence and instability. Since 2004, the… Continue reading "Riyalpolitik – Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Pakistan"
The primary threat to India emanates not from ISIS, but from Pakistan in the form of jihadi groups aided and abetted by that country’s military-security establishment. The dramatic rise of the group… Continue reading "The gathering storm"
Rocking the Civil-Military Casbah in Pakistan. As the world watches on, Islamabad continues to be besieged by protests that have brought the government to a standstill. The Azadi and Inqilab… Continue reading "Sharif Don’t Like It"
India should pursue the means to mitigate threats to its national security emanating from Pakistan, rather than grand rapprochement. India’s citizenry has rarely delivered as decisive a mandate as it… Continue reading "Think inside the box on Pakistan"
A look at the key areas of priority for the incoming government. Once the dust settles in yet another iteration of the world’s largest democratic exercise, a new government in… Continue reading "The next Indian government and foreign policy priorities"
It would be unwise of Saudi Arabia to prolong its feud with the US. Saudi Arabia’s litany of complaints against the United States of America appears to be growing. In… Continue reading "Saudi Arabia’s America problem"
With respect to the subcontinent, India can benefit from greater regional cooperation, economic integration and connectivity. At this year’s Annual Conclave of Indian Ambassadors/High Commissioners, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh offered… Continue reading "A considered disentanglement"
The signing of the pre-early works agreement for a nuclear plant between NPCIL and Westinghouse is a step forward. Some Indian political parties and sections of the news media have… Continue reading "Winning the small (nuclear) battles"
India should enhance its domestic capabilities in cyber-security, in terms of the development of institutional, legislative and technical mechanisms, and create a base of skilled professionals supporting government and private… Continue reading "Securing India’s cyberspace"