Mainstream Weekly

US Options to Restore Security in South Asia after 26/11

Neha Kumar — 2009-03-02T17:00:01Z

It has been almost three months since the 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai generated tension between two nuclear neighbourhoods in South Asia. Pakistan was reluctant to accept Kasab as a Pakistani national and take appropriate action to curb the terrorist organisations which are operating from its soil. A lot has happened during these months—from Pakistan's mobilisation of troops and the Taliban declaring its support to Pakistan's Army in case of any conflict with India. The question is: what (…)

- February 2009

Political Implications of India-US Cooperation on Missile Defence

Neha Kumar — 2008-04-07T08:28:24Z

The visit of Robert Gates, Secretary of Defence of the United States, to India on February 27, 2008 was another step forward by both the countries to strengthen their strategic relationship. The main aim of the visit was to discuss arms procurement and India's plans to buy 126 multi-role combat fighter jets which will cost approximately $ 10.6 billion. The other main issue discussed was to have a joint missile defence system although discussions on this issue are at an early stage. Robert (…)

- April 5, 2008

US Exaggeration of Iran's Ballistic Missile Threat

Neha Kumar — 2007-12-25T22:11:32Z

Iran claimed to have carried out a successful test of its long-range missile, Ashura, on November 27, 2007, which has the capability to strike targets in Israel and US bases in the Middle East. The missile is named after the Shia holy day of mourning for the death of Prophet Mohammed's grandson, Husayn ibn Ali, in 680. It is a multi-stage missile with a stated range of 2000 km. One Russian military officer claimed that there is no truth behind Iran's ballistic missile programme as there are (…)

- December 22, 2007 - Annual Number 2007

US Dilemma over Pakistan's Emergency Rule

Neha Kumar — 2007-11-25T19:33:54Z

General Musharraf declared Emergency rule on November 3, 2007 as a desperate attempt to remain in power. He has justified the declaration of Emergency by saying that the terrorist groups surround Pakistan and the active interference of the judiciary has made counterinsurgency operations difficult. Therefore, while addressing Pakistan he states that imposition of Emergency is important for dealing with terrorist groups who have entered into the “heart of Pakistan”. But soon after declaration (…)

- November 17, 2007

Warning Signals for the US

Neha Kumar — 2007-10-30T23:46:05Z

The relationship between Iran and Russia have been strengthened by the historic visit of the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, to Iran. Russian President Putin paid a visit to Iran on October 16, 2007 despite the threats of assassination. Putin made it clear that the aim of the visit was to clear up ambiguities regarding the nuclear programme of Iran and to play an influential role in the Iran nuclear programme. Russia also attended a multilevel meeting, that is, the Caspian Sea meeting. (…)

- October 27, 2007