Although many in India have claimed that their prime minister’s November trip to Washington was a disappointment, the summit was successful in demonstrating U.S. interest in strengthening its strategic partnership with India, and it built a foundation for further conversations.
In his long-awaited address, President Obama presented a series of objectives but no clear strategy. His plan will likely leave Afghanistan looking worse than it does now.
The triangular dynamic between the United States and the rising powers of China and India will be affected by the new challenges posed by such issues as economic integration, energy security, and environmental degradation.
As the United States unveils a new Afghanistan strategy and announces an increase in troop levels, the prospects for finishing the job and ending the conflict still remain unclear.
During Prime Minister Singh's visit to Washington, President Obama should declare U.S. support for India's permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council.
Prime Minister Singh's visit to Washington this week heralds a commitment to strengthening the relationship between India and the United States.
India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is being honored as the first state visitor to the Obama White House, providing him with the opportunity to stress geopolitical imperatives as well as to remind Obama of India's importance in international politics.
The world’s failure to respond appropriately to Mumbai has given a default victory to the terrorists who attacked the city. Terrorism is primarily a political struggle and has to be fought as such.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Washington will be the first state visit since President Obama came into office, demonstrating the importance the Obama administration places on constructive bilateral relations between the two nations.
In spite of the fact that the disputed October presidential election has significantly undermined the legitimacy of the Afghan government, the United States should firmly recommit itself to the war effort and build its relationship with Karzai.