As India bids to become a leading global power, its foreign policy is more complex than ever, carrying consequences far beyond the region.

India, China, and Russia are all set to play a major role on the global stage throughout the rest of the twenty-first century. The relationships between the three nations are complex, however, with opportunities for cooperation in areas of convergent interests often being hamstrung by long-standing disputes and rivalries.

Since the end of the Cold War, there has been persistent criticism, both inside and outside India, that the country lacks a considered grand strategy.

Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs William J. Burns previewed the Obama administration's approach to the U.S.–India relationship.

Pakistan has experienced uneven performance in achieving human development goals. These poor results are due to a lack of investment: the country spends only about 2.5% of GDP on health and education, whereas most countries that have grown on a sustained basis have spent at least 7%.

On September 27, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the National Bureau of Asian Research hosted an event launching the publication of Strategic Asia 2007-2008:  Domestic Political Change and Grand Strategy. Panelists discussed the meaning of Indian domestic opposition to the US-India civilian nuclear deal, as well as the future of the military regimes in Pakistan and Bangladesh.