
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.

The United States and India should use Singh’s forthcoming visit to showcase the promise of bilateral cooperation and to foster enhanced partnership in key areas such as nonproliferation and climate change.

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

The global economic crisis, the growing instability in Pakistan, and the Afghanistan War present several challenges to U.S. foreign policy in Asia.

The United States and India must agree on three vital security issues to ensure that their relations continue to deepen: terrorism, Kashmir, and the balance of power in Asia.

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's upcoming visit to the U.S. will bolster prospects for long-term bilateral cooperation, especially on such issues as globalization, terrorism, and nuclear nonproliferation.

India is home to a number of dissident Hindu extremist groups, who aim to set up parallel regional governments to satisfy their ethno-religious fanaticism, and who are often comparable to radical Islamist groups. These extremists are increasingly resorting to violence as a means for change.

The United States must look beyond short-term goals if it hopes to maintain its economic vitality in Asia. Its regional stake will be challenged by China, whose relative rise has been accelerated by its effective response to the global crisis.

This volume analyzes the impact of the current global economic crisis on key Asian states and explores the strategic implications for the United States.

Fears about Asia’s rise warrant a more balanced and critical look. China and India's international standing should not be overstated because both face serious economic and social constraints that will limit their growth.