Feature articles in this theme:
By Arif Rafiq
01 Dec 2008 |
World Politics Review
The
attacks in Mumbai raised once again the specter of an Indo-Pak war. Yet, earlier on the same day the attacks began, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi arrived in
New Delhi to continue recently renewed peace talks with his Indian
counterpart. The two South Asian states, playing to a script performed
before, had in a short period of time taken two steps forward and 10
steps back.
By M.K. Bhadrakumar
30 Nov 2008 |
World Politics Review
The buzzwords in Washington discussions of South Asia are "regional solution." But regional protagonists are anxious about what such an approach might entail. Barack Obama likely will need the cooperation of China to find such a solution -- a worrying prospect for India. Meanwhile, India sees an Afghanistan free from foreign influence as its best bet.
By Jing-dong Yuan
30 Nov 2008 |
World Politics Review
Sino-Indian relations have registered significant progress in the
past five years. Beijing and New Delhi have engaged in a series of
summit meetings, frequent high-level visits, joint military exercises, and fast-growing
bilateral trade. An examination of Chinese perspectives on India's rise illustrates the promises of
further cooperation and the potential pitfalls of conflict.