India in ‘wait and watch’ mode to Pakistan arrests
‘Let’s see if they have actually been locked up. Or simply moved from one state guest house to another…” 9 December 2008The HinduIndia in ‘wait and watch’ mode to Pakistan … Continue reading
‘Pakistani Army wants diversion from Afghan war’
“Disconnect” between Pakistan government and the Army over how Islamabad should react… America has levers of influence but will not necessarily do what suits India… 5 December 2008The Hindu ‘Pakistani … Continue reading
India has ‘proof of ISI involvement’
But it is also wary of walking into trap of escalating hostility …5 Decmber 2008The Hindu India has ‘proof of ISI involvement’ But it is also wary of walking into … Continue reading
India’s Pakistan problem is Pakistan’s problem too
If politics and emotion do not dictate India’s response, the terrorist strikes in Mumbai could be a catalyst for ending the Pakistani military’s fatal patronage of jihadi groups… 3 December … Continue reading
Dead men can also tell tales
2 December 2008The Hindu Dead men can also tell tales Siddharth Varadarajan New Delhi: Investigators have managed to piece together what they know about the planning and execution of last … Continue reading
News Analysis: India could take lead in anti-piracy diplomacy
After Wednesday’s dramatic incident involving an Indian naval ship and an unidentified pirate vessel in the general vicinity of Aden, what can India do to increase regional cooperation to end … Continue reading
Rising power, insecure elite
For all our pretensions to being a big power, two recent events have demonstrated the corrosive effect America’s strategic embrace is having on India’s self-confidence… 11 November 2008The Hindu Rising … Continue reading
Ten steps to a new world
Barack Obama says his victory is proof that America can change. But can Obama change America enough to make a difference to the world? 6 November 2008The Hindu Ten steps … Continue reading
News Analysis: Obama presidency to pose challenges for Indian diplomacy
From nuclear issues to terrorism and protectionism, India has reasons to be cautious but not alarmed… 6 November 2008The Hindu NEWS ANALYSIS Obama presidency to pose challenges for Indian diplomacy … Continue reading
India to make fresh proposals on Iran pipeline
Pranab leaves for Tehran today for joint commission meet and though concerns remain over the cost, project structure and security of the gas pipeline, Indian officials say India intends seriously … Continue reading
India and the U.S. presidential election
Barack Obama will not cure the pathology that is U.S. foreign policy but a McCain victory, improbable though it seems, will exacerbate tensions across the globe. 30 October 2008The Hindu … Continue reading
Dateline Tokyo: India, Japan say new security ties not directed against China
but Joint declaration creates framework for closer political, military interaction in Asia… 23 October 2008The Hindu India, Japan say new security ties not directed against China Siddharth Varadarajan Tokyo: On … Continue reading
India will wait till Japan is “ready” for nuclear cooperation
Ties with Tokyo will play a significant role in the emerging Asian security architecture, says Manmohan Singh on an official visit to Japan… 22 October 2008The Hindu India will wait … Continue reading
India ‘encourages’ U.S. nuclear cooperation with Pakistan
Pranab Mukherjee seeks to allay Islamabad’s concerns…. 12 October 2008The Hindu India ‘encourages’ U.S. nuclear cooperation with Pakistan Siddharth Varadarajan New York: In a statement that marks a significant shift … Continue reading
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