Narayanan’s (sound) bite, Obama’s bark
PMO in damage control mode after the National Security Adviser is judged to have put his foot in it… 5 February 2009The Hindu Quotes taken out of context have given … Continue reading
Pranab, NSA sing different tunes on Pakistan investigation
Is India playing ‘good cop, bad cop’ or is the official dissonance on Pakistan’s probe into the Mumbai attacks the result of confusion in the highest ranks of government… 4 … Continue reading
Pakistan weighs response to Indian dossier
The material handed over to Pakistan contained curious omissions — for example the Urdu logbook maintained by Kuber was not shared even though it might have provided clues… 31 January … Continue reading
Pakistan probe will decide next turn in ties with India
Pakistan needs to uncover the evidentiary trail unearthed by India… New Delhi expects constructive information about the identity and links of the Mumbai plotters… Reports about Pakistani investigators determining that … Continue reading
Promise and pitfalls of Obama’s South Asia policy
India needs to guide Richard Holbrooke in his work as envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan and tell him the core issue is no longer Kashmir but the nature of the … Continue reading
Miliband’s ‘aggressive’ style upsets Delhi
So why did the Ministry of External Affairs issue this rather unusual statement on British Foreign Secretary David Miliband a couple of days ago: “Mr. Miliband is entitled to his … Continue reading
India does U-turn on extradition of Mumbai suspects
Now open to Pakistani trial provided it is fair and not ‘a sham’… NEWS ANALYSISIndia does U-turn on extradition of Mumbai suspectsNow open to Pakistani trial provided it is fair … Continue reading
Chidambaram, MEA sing different tunes on trade, civil society links with Pakistan
A conscious ratcheting up of pressure, or more evidence of confusion among policymakers in Delhi? 14 January 2009The HinduChidambaram, MEA sing different tunes on civil society links with Pakistan Siddharth … Continue reading
Hear me on the Mumbai dossier @ NPR
Melissa Block from National Public Radio spoke to me on her news programme, All Things Considered’, about the dossier of evidence India has handed over to Pakistan. You can listen … Continue reading
After evidence dossier, direct accusation against Pakistan strikes discordant note
Ever since Mumbai, Indian policy towards Pakistan has attempte to strike a balance between three, sometimes contradicory, goals… 8 January 2009The Hindu NEWS ANALYSISAfter evidence dossier, direct accusation against Pakistan … Continue reading
Telephone trail key part of evidence shared with Pakistan
Indian dossier blames the Lashkar-e-Taiba, makes no mention of ISI. More than a collection of evidence presentable in a court of law, it contains leads that a diligent investigation on … Continue reading
Dateline Srinagar: Pakistan conundrum hangs over Kashmir poll success
Why did the authors of Mumbai not try to disrupt the voting?… 30 December 2008The HinduPakistan conundrum hangs over Kashmir poll successWhy did the authors of Mumbai not try to … Continue reading
In canceling cricket tour, a mix of objectives
Decision prompted by security and political concerns following Mumbai terrorist attacks… 19 December 2008The Hindu NEWS ANALYSIS In canceling cricket tour, a mix of objectives Siddharth Varadarajan New Delhi: The … Continue reading
India fears repeat of ‘revolving door’ crackdown
House arrest of jihadis seen as tactic to buy time till pressure blows over… 10 December 2008The Hindu India fears repeat of ‘revolving door’ crackdownSiddharth Varadarajan New Delhi: As the … Continue reading
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