Brookings: Topics - India

India and a Carbon Deal

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

There is an emerging consensus among governments that aggressive climate change mitigation would be desirable, though they remain divided about how the associated burden should be shared. Urjit Patel argues that a burden sharing criterion which involves emissions permit allocation to each developing country would be a fair deal and discusses how this would affect India.

Climate Change and India

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In response to Secretary Clinton's call for India to help combat global warming, India's environment minister said that India, with over 300 million impoverished people, was not in a position to assume legally binding emissions. Arvind Panagariya reviews the debate and argues for developed countries to substantially cut their emissions before asking developing countries to commit to mitigation.

Singh’s Big Chance to Unchain the Indian Economy

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Although India’s economy has weathered the global financial crisis quite well, Eswar Prasad says the present political and economic circumstances in India give Prime Minister Manmohan Singh a chance to deliver real reforms, which are crucial for sustained growth that does not leave behind much of the population.

India and Climate Change

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As the world community gears up for another round of climate change talks, a central issue will be how to bring developing countries—especially rapidly growing India and China—into a climate-change pact. William Antholis examines the "per capita" emissions reduction standard favored by India's Manmohan Singh and argues that it is too simple a metric by which to achieve equity in global carbon reductions between the developed and developing worlds.

A Tough Message to India on Climate Change, Non-proliferation

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in the first visit to India by a top Obama administration official, engaged her hosts on two major issues facing the world: nuclear non-proliferation and climate change. Brookings President Strobe Talbott writes that Indians, like many Americans, still need to be persuaded to see the urgency of prompt action on these two issues.

Hillary Clinton's Passage to India

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

T.P. Sreenivasan examines the U.S.-India relationship in the context of Secretary of State Clinton's trip to the country. Though he believes the Obama administration has set the right tone with India, Sreenivasan argues that troubles may arise on several policy fronts including nuclear technology and fighting terrorism.

Protecting and Promoting Rights in Natural Disasters in South Asia

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

South Asia is a "theater for disaster." In the past decade alone floods, cyclones, earthquakes, droughts, and a devastating tsunami destroyed hundreds of thousands of lives and livelihoods and left millions more homeless. In each disaster, humanitarian responders rushed to the scene to preserve human life and reduce immediate suffering. However, many times, human rights protection has been a secondary concern. This new report, based on a regional meeting in Chennai, India, discusses the challenges in incorporating human rights into disaster response in South Asia.

Pakistan and the Bomb

Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Battles between the Pakistani army, al Qaeda and the Taliban are the latest in a deadly struggle for nuclear-armed Pakistan. Bruce Riedel assesses the history of Pakistan's nuclear program as well as the danger of extremists gaining access to weapons should Pakistan fall into the wrong hands.

Will the Singh Government Transform India Into a Modern Economy?

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As Manmohan Singh begins his second term as India's Prime Minister, many challenges lay ahead. Arvind Panagariya recommends that to push vital economic reforms ahead, Mr. Singh's government must focus on both the business and rural sectors.

Pakistan's "Existential Threat" Comes From Within

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In an interview with the Council on Foreign Relations, Bruce Riedel noted "the situation remains dire" in Pakistan. Riedel believes there is a real possibility of a jihadist state emerging in Pakistan and argues it is crucial for Congress to pass the five-year $7.5 billion economic aid package so that "we can send a signal to Pakistan that we're in this for the long haul and that it's not a conditions-based relationship."

Rising India has a Pakistan Problem

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Stephen Cohen argues that though India is the dominant power in South Asia, it is the leader of the least-integrated region of the world. While India must concentrate on its domestic reforms it must also think about the role that outside powers can play.

India Must Lead the G-20 Agenda

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The reordering of the global economic power structure has created a leadership void among emerging markets. Eswar Prasad believes India is in an ideal position to lead the emerging markets and urges them to step up.

Can India's Tiger Economy Survive the Global Crisis?

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

How worried should India be by the global economic crisis? Will the crisis impact India’s overall growth trajectory and thus mark the end of the country’s growth miracle? In this article, Brookings expert Homi Kharas, along with Laurence Chandy and Geoff Gertz, examine India’s long term economic outlook in light of the crisis and consider how policymakers should respond.

India's Political Economy: High Growth, Low Votes

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Political parties in India who have delivered high economic growth have lost elections in the past. Arvind Panagariya discusses how the state of the economy impacts voting behaviour in the country.

The U.S.-India Nuclear Agreement: Expectations and Consequences

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:00:00 GMT

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March 23, 2009, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

On March 23, the Brookings Institution hosted a discussion featuring a wide range of American and Indian perspectives on issues related to the nuclear agreement and its impact on broader relations. The public event examined the agreement’s implications on American and Indian policy pertaining to energy, economics and technology; non-proliferation and nuclear strategy; and overall U.S.-India relations.

Indo-U.S. Ties: The Ugly, the Bad and the Good

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Under the Bush administration, fitful U.S.-India strategic relations were fine-tuned into a smooth purr. Stephen Cohen and Dhruva Jaishankar explore what the the relationship can expect from the Obama administration.

U.S.-India Relations: Continuity in Change

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce Riedel and Karl Inderfurth examine just how far the U.S.-India relationship has come over the last decade. They argue the relationship is an excellent — if too infrequent — example of policy continuity and bipartisanship in U.S. foreign policy.

India's Financial Secret Weapon

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Originally thought to be immune to effects from the U.S. economic slowdown, many emerging economies have been hard hit. However, India has escaped the worst of the financial crisis, but how long can it last? In an article in Foreign Policy Magazine, Arvind Panagariya examines ways in which the Indian economy has not remained entirely immune to the tremors in the world economy.

The Limits of U.S. Diplomacy in Kashmir

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan has once again received international attention following November’s terrorist attacks in Mumbai, and there are reports that the Obama administration plans to appoint a special envoy for the region. However, as Dhruva Jaishankar and Anit Mukherjee explain, renewed U.S. engagement on Kashmir—especially if it were led by a high-profile envoy—is likely to prove counterproductive, a setback for U.S. foreign policy, for the India-Pakistan peace process and, ironically, for Kashmir itself.

Predicting Proliferation: The History of the Future of Nuclear Weapons

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Over the past six decades, concerns about nuclear proliferation have shifted from the Cold War paradigm to that of the new millennium—nuclear threats from non-state actors, terrorist organizations and the developing world. Moeed Yusuf, a former Brookings guest scholar, reviews attempts by intelligence communities and independent experts to predict the future of nuclear landscape since the beginning of the Cold War. What can current policy-makers learn from past predictions as they seek to generate policies addressing future proliferation trends?

Memo to President-elect Obama: Heeding the Mumbai Wake-up Call

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Growing tensions between India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed countries, threaten to escalate into a direct military confrontation. Vanda Felbab-Brown notes that, especially after the Mumbai attacks, the world is looking to Obama for leadership in reversing dangerous trends and building a security framework in a vital region.

Myths from Mumbai

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In a new op-ed article, Arvind Panagariya discusses myths related to the recent Mumbai attacks, and identifies current issues regarding terrorism and the relationship of India and Pakistan that must be addressed.

What We Fear Most about the Mumbai Attacks

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bilal Saab writes that discovering who planned and executed the Mumbai attacks is critical to any effective future counterterrorism strategy. He believes if subsequent investigations show that al Qaeda played no role, it signals the beginning of a dangerous new era in which multiple terrorist groups possess the operational capacity to mount large-scale, catastrophic attacks—previously thought to be the domain of al Qaeda alone.

India's Materialist Middle Class Needs to Wake Up

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Navtej Dhillon writes that in the aftermath of the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai, public confidence in the Indian political system is at an all time low. With the growing realization that economic growth alone cannot preserve the country’s stability, can the Indian middle class pave the way for a new politics that addresses the age-old conflict with Pakistan?

Mumbai Terrorist Attacks: A Challenge for India and the World

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:00:00 GMT

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December 03, 2008, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Brookings hosted a discussion on the Mumbai attacks that focused on the extremist networks allegedly responsible for the assaults, the increasing tensions between India and Pakistan, how India and the U.S. should respond to the crisis and the repercussions for the broader region and the NATO mission in Afghanistan in particular.

The Mumbai Terrorists' Other Target

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Benjamin says Mumbai will stand as the most consequential terrorist attack since 9/11. He argues the strategic implications could be devastating, because it could further destabilize Pakistan and accelerate that failing state's collapse into a failed one.

Terrorism in India and the Global Jihad

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The attacks on multiple targets in downtown Mumbai in late November is only the latest in a long series of horrific terrorist operations in India. Brookings senior fellow Bruce Riedel examines the complex phenomenon of terrorism in India and its connections to the global jihad.

The Implications of the Mumbai Attacks for Afghanistan

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings fellow Vanda Felbab-Brown writes that the bloody terrorist attacks in Mumbai have serious repercussions for NATO efforts to stabilize Afghanistan and defeat the Taliban insurgency. Among other recommendations, Felbab-Brown believes the U.S. and NATO must discourage Afghanistan's political leaders from exploiting regional tensions.

The Economic Cost of the Mumbai Tragedy

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Arvind Panagariya discusses the economic cost of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India and compares them to effects of the 9/11 tradegy on the New York City economy.

Indian Forces Fight to Regain Control of Mumbai

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Stephen Cohen joined PBS's NewsHour to discuss the terrorist attacks on Mumbai. Cohen offered clues into who may be behind the attacks, what the reaction from the Indian government could be, and he noted possible effects for the broader region.

What the G-20 Wants

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

World leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. to respond to the international financial crisis. The Managing Global Insecurity project and The Chicago Council on Global Affairs hosted a special online forum of global perspectives on the summit. The result is an intriguing glimpse into pivotal issues that will continue to dominate discussions about the crisis.

In the U.S., Even Those Against the Nuclear Deal Like India

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In an interview in Delhi around the time the Indo-U.S. nuclear deal cleared its last hurdles in the U.S. Congress and was signed into law by President George Bush last week, Stephen Cohen dwells on the Indo-U.S. nuclear deal, the China context around the deal, and how precarious he thinks the Pakistani democracy is.

Top 10 Global Economic Challenges Facing America's 44th President

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As President-Elect Obama prepares to lead the United States, what are the top global economic challenges facing the new president and his advisors and how should the new administration address them? A new report by Brookings global economic and development experts ranks the top 10 issues and details specific ideas for how to tackle the toughest challenges.

Nano: The Car for the Common Man?

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In January 2008, excitement surrounded the revelation by Tata Motors to offer the world’s cheapest vehicle, the Tata Nano, with a purchase price of US$2,500. Tata was praised for creating a car for the common man in India, but Arvind Panagariya questions the real cost of Nano’s production on taxpayers by examining the tripartite agreement signed between Tata Motors, West Bengal government and West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation.

Don't Reject the U.S.-India Nuclear Deal

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As the U.S.-India civil nuclear agreement goes to Congress for approval, Philip Gordon notes the considerable advantages and limited downsides the pact will hold for both countries. He argues that rejection of the deal would only serve to isolate the United States by denying firms the opportunity to participate in partnerships with an emerging strategic partner.

A Blueprint for Reforming India’s Financial System

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT

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September 12, 2008, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Recognizing that reforms to the domestic financial system will be crucial to maintain the country’s high growth trajectory, India’s government set up a committee to lay out a blueprint for the next generation of financial sector reforms. The day this committee’s report was presented to the Indian prime minister, Brookings hosted a discussion of the report and debate its implications.

How 9/11 is Connected to December 13

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce Riedel writes that the December 2001 attack on the Indian Parliament is connected to the September 11 attacks on the United States. As tensions between India and Pakistan mounted following the December attack, Riedel notes that large numbers of Pakistani forces were sent to the Indian border, which then allowed al-Qaeda members to move more freely in the western border regions while seeking safe haven.

Next Generation Financial Reforms for India

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In order to sustain its growth and economic opportunities, India now looks to financial sector reforms as a crucial step to maintaining its trajectory. In this article, Eswar Prasad, an expert on the global economy, and Raghuram Rajan establish a blueprint for financial sector reforms to support India’s economic growth.

U.S. Foreign Policy in South Asia

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Stephen Cohen joined Geo Television to discuss U.S.-Pakistan relations in terms of cooperation against terrorism, the possible difficulties for transition of power after Musharraf, and Pakistan-India relations regarding nuclear energy as well as other regional issues.

Looking for Fallout from the U.S.-India Nuclear Deal

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Stephen Cohen and Dhruva Jaishankar assess possible implications of the U.S.-India nuclear deal on the broader U.S.-India relationship. They argue that while the agreement is unlikely to trigger a breakdown in the global nuclear order, several issues need to be examined.

The U.S.-India Nuclear Agreement

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT

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July 30, 2008, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Boosting prospects for the U.S.-India nuclear agreement, the IAEA approved an inspections plan that paves the way for finalizing the deal between the two countries. In a recent panel discussion on the agreement, Brookings President Strobe Talbott, former Under Secretary of State Nicholas Burns, Robert Einhorn of CSIS and Brookings Senior Fellow Stephen P. Cohen discussed the future and implications of the deal.

Pakistan's Second Last Chance

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Stephen Cohen writes that the recent election in Pakistan is a turning point for the country because it demonstrates the state is not faced with an immediate Islamist takeover or civil war. And while democratic forces are resurgent, Cohen believes internal and external powers must conquer several critical challenges to use this second "last chance" to get things right.

Opportunities and Challenges in Pakistan’s Foreign Policy

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:30:00 GMT

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July 11, 2008, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

As Pakistan emerges from tumultuous national elections and continues to address tensions on its western frontier, the nation faces several domestic and foreign policy challenges—and opportunities—in the months ahead. On July 11, the Brookings Institution hosted Shah Mahmood Qureshi, the foreign minister of Pakistan, for a discussion of Pakistan’s foreign policy.

Why All Augurs Well for India-U.S. Relations

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The most dramatic American presidential election in many decades contains good news for U.S.-Indian relations, says Strobe Talbott. The next president will inherit a relationship that is on an upward trajectory, but to better meet the challenges both countries share, he should translate into concerted action all the talk in recent years about the world’s oldest and largest democracies being “natural allies” and “strategic partners.”

The Future of U.S.-India Relations

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Stephen Cohen testified before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia to offer policy recommendations regarding the U.S.-India relationship. Cohen argued the United States should look beyond difficulties of the U.S.-India nuclear agreement and remember the ballast of the friendship is in growing two-way economic, strategic, and societal ties.

The U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Relationship and Nuclear Safety/Security

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Stephen Cohen testified before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs to highlight four major challenges Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities present to United States policy toward the country and region. He noted that both short and long term measures must be taken to stabilize Pakistan domestically in order to keep the prospect of total state failure, and the numerous problems associated with such, at bay.

The Kashmir Dispute: Making Borders Irrelevant

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT

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June 04, 2008, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

On June 4, the Brookings Institution and the United States Institute of Peace hosted scholars P.R. Chari and Hasan Askari Rizvi in a discussion about their upcoming study “Making Borders Irrelevant in Kashmir.” The study examines the opportunities and obstacles for increasing trade and movement across the Line of Control, the constituencies that would favor or oppose this approach, and the steps necessary to move the process forward.

U.S.-India Relations

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In an interview with Nitin Pai and Aruna Urs of Pragati, Stephen Cohen discussed the evolving U.S.-India relationship. Cohen commented on India as an emerging power, India's role in Asia, and military cooperation between the United States and India among other issues.

The Post-American World: A Discussion with Fareed Zakaria

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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May 15, 2008, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Brookings President Strobe Talbott, author of The Great Experiment, and CUSE Director Daniel Benjamin joined journalist Fareed Zakaria for a conversation about his new book, The Post-American World. This far-reaching discussion reviewed the choices the United States will face as world political and economic power shifts to emerging global powerhouses, such as China and India.

Expand the U.S. Agenda toward Pakistan

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Pakistan, as the most dangerous country in the world, poses a major challenge for the next U.S. president. Bruce Riedel argues in this new Opportunity 08 paper that the current administration’s policy toward Pakistan has not paid off. The next president, he says, must persuade the Pakistani people that "America supports democracy in their country and can be a long-term and reliable ally."

U.S. is One of the ‘Central Pillars’ of Indian Foreign Policy

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce Riedel sees the improvement in U.S.-India relations as a major accomplishment of the Bush administration, which carried forward progress made during President Bill Clinton’s tenure. Riedel says the U.S.-India nuclear agreement, which has been held up by opposition in India’s parliament, is likely to be approved next year, and that both major Indian political parties now see the United States as one of “the central pillars of India’s foreign policy.”

South Asia’s Nuclear Decade

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce Riedel writes that the danger of a nuclear confrontation between India and Pakistan remains serious and should be addressed by creative diplomacy.

Nonproliferation Trip Report: India

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce Riedel traveled to India in February to meet with business leaders, government officials, and members of the media. Riedel notes that much of the conversations revolved around Iran’s pursuit of nuclear capabilities and the Iran-India relationship. Some in the United States have strongly criticized India for maintaining strong economic relations with Iran and for having exchanges of low-level military delegations. Riedel notes that although India opposes a nuclear Iran, its ties with Iran will lead it to oppose use of a military option against Iran.

Breaking New Ground with India: Build a Valuable Indo-U.S. Strategic Partnership

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

To assure that Indo-U.S. relations attain more of their capacity to benefit both countries, Bruce Riedel and Karl Inderfurth explain that the next president should embark on a course that can be labeled “policy continuity-plus.”

Israel & India: New Allies

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce Riedel addresses the Israeli-Indian relationship in light of increased military and intelligence cooperation among the two nations. Arguing that the United States has played a role in fostering the friendship, he believes that the "connection in commercial military and space intelligence fields is good for both countries and for the United States."

India's Growing Economy: Song of the Crossroads

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Arvind Panagariya discusses India's recent economic growth and how reforms can help this trend to continue.

India: The Emerging Giant

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:00:00 GMT

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February 14, 2008, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Brookings hosted Arvind Panagariya for a discussion of India’s economy based on his new book, India: The Emerging Giant. Panagariya reviewed India’s economic development since independence and offered insights based on his analysis of four distinct periods of India’s growth experience.

India: The Crisis in Rural Health Care

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Arvind Panagariya discusses the degraded state of India's health care system and how it is affecting the nation's poor.

Central Asia: A New Hub of Global Integration

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Central Asia, once viewed as the backyard of the Soviet Union, is now Eurasia's hub of economic integration. Johannes Linn, Brookings Scholar and Special Adviser to the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program (CAREC), explains what a recent spate of high-level meetings mean for the future of Central Asia, Eurasia and the rest of the world.

Four Crises and a Peace Process: American Engagement with India and Pakistan

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:30:00 GMT

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November 27, 2007, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

On November 27, the Brookings Institution launched Four Crises and a Peace Process. The authors explored the underlying causes of these crises, their consequences, the lessons to be learned from each and the particular role of the United States.

A World without Nukes

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce Riedel and Karl Inderfurth examine why the U.S. needs to maintain its nuclear agreement with India. He asserts that if the U.S. upholds the 2005 nuclear agreement with India, a partnership between the two countries that is committeed to reducing nuclear weapons could be achieved.

India and the United States: A Rare, Stable Partnership

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce Riedel and Karl Inderfurth state that India will be one of America's key partners over the next century. While they argue that the U.S.-India nuclear agreement is an important part of this relationship, it will be crucial that the broad-based relationships between the two countries continue to grow.

Who Might Follow Musharraf in Pakistan?

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Stephen Cohen speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's grip on power and what might happen after he moves from the scene.

U.S.-India Relations

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

India will become one of the most crucial parternships for the United States in the 21st century. Therefore, it is imperative the U.S. build a stronger relationship with India by publicly supporting India's quest for a seat on the UN Security Council, as well as making India a member of the G-8. These actions will ensure a stronger, more bilateral relationship between the two countries in the 21st century.

India's Influence in Pakistan

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Steve Cohen discusses the current U.S./India relationship and how the two countries can cooperate to stabilize Pakistan.

Breaking More Naan with Delhi

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce Riedel and Karl Inderfurth discuss the aspects of India's "emerging markets" in the global economy and the India-U.S. relationship.

Four Crises and a Peace Process : American Engagement in South Asia

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT

India and Pakistan, nuclear neighbors and rivals, fought the last of three major wars in 1971. Far from peaceful, however, the period since then has been "one long crisis, punctuated by periods of peace."

Globalization: Outsourcing Will Be a Major Issue

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Nonresident Senior Fellow Arvind Panagariya discusses issues that are impacting globalization with Rinku Tyagi.

Global Climate Change: A Stern Warning

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Urjit Patel discusses scientific facts behind the associated estimates of the costs of climate change, as provided in the recent Stern Review: The Economics of Climate Change.

Reform of Global Governance: Priorities for Action

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Governance reform was high on the agenda at the recent World Bank/IMF Annual Meeting in Washington. Brookings experts Colin Bradford and Johannes Linn examine priorities for reform at both institutions and other global organizations in a new Policy Brief.

Delay on U.S.-Indian Nuclear Accord Only a ‘Hiccup’ On Road to Stronger Ties

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce Riedel discusses India's recent decision not to sign a U.S.-India nuclear agreement. Riedel argues this will have negative consequences for India, but ultimately is only a minor roadblock on the way to a stronger U.S.-India relationshp.

Opening the Door to Peace in South Asia

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Stephen Cohen and Moeed Yusuf argue that the ultimate strategic balance in South Asia will likely be determined by Pakistan's relations with India, not its historically strained ties with Afghanistan.

India Policy Forum 2006-07 : Volume 3

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT

India Policy Forum is an annual publication with the objective of presenting high-quality empirical research on the major economic policy issues that confront contemporary India.

India: No Longer a Large, Exotic Basket Case

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Stephen P. Cohen, Financial Times (8/15/07)

Relief and Rights Are Needed to Respond to South Asia's Floods

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion Piece by Elizabeth Ferris (8/13/07)

Trade and Globalization

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In testimony before the Senate Finance Committee, Lael Brainard discussed trade and globalization. She argued that trade adjustment assistance is the core program for addressing dislocation associated with globalization.

Strengthening the Nation's Safety Net

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

To understand how the new global economy is affecting American workers, look no further than Dave Bevard from Galesburg, Ill. Bevard recently testified to a congressional committee about the devastating effects of losing his job: "[We] believed that if you worked hard, played by the rules and made a quality product, you would be rewarded for your efforts. Instead . . . we were given a pink slip and told that our plant would close and move to Mexico . . . "

Pakistan's South Asia Strategy

Fri, 11 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Stephen P. Cohen, India Abroad (5/11/07)

U.S.: A Losing Superpower?

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Leonardo Martinez-Diaz The Press-Enterprise (04/28/07)

US-Indian Relations: A New Agenda for a New Era

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Bruce Riedel, Center for the Advanced Study of India (4/19/07)

Is India's High Growth Sustainable?

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 10:00:00 GMT

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March 08, 2007, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Global Agenda Forum

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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February 20, 2007 at 12:00 AM

As the forces of globalization gain strength and speed, the challenges and opportunities presented to policymakers, corporate heads and civil society leaders have grown more complex. The Brookings Global Agenda Forum spotlighted the top international challenges for the year and offered in-depth, exclusive analysis.

Demystifying Kashmir

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:30:00 GMT

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January 25, 2007, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Accounting for Growth: Comparing China and India

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The emergence of China and India as major forces in the global economy is one of the most significant economic developments of the past quarter century. Their continued growth is likely to dominate the course of the world economy for the next several decades. Up to now, only a small fraction of the world's population has enjoyed the fruits of economic well-being, with high-income industrial countries accounting for less than a fifth of the world's population. However, China and India together comprise over a third of the world's population; and since 1980, they have achieved remarkable rates of economic growth and poverty reduction.

Will We Strangle Gas Pipelines?

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Urjit Patel describes Indian regulation of natural gas markets in Business Standard

India and the United States: A New Era

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Bruce Riedel (12/18/06)

Towards a Rational Market for Natural Gas

Sat, 16 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Urjit Patel discusses demand for natural gas in India as demand increases in an Opinion from Business Standard

Bush Foreign Policy: The Next Phase

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Speech by Strobe Talbott, Keynote Address to Stanley Foundation Conference (12/7/06)

India and the United States: Economic, Strategic, and Maritime Implications

Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Paper presentation by Stephen P. Cohen, Naval War College (11/7/06)

Brookings Foreign Policy Studies Energy Security Series: India

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Energy Security Series Monograph (November 2006)

A Consequential India-U.S. Engagement

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 12:30:00 GMT

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November 01, 2006 at 12:30 PM

Pakistan: Musharraf Ought to Give Up the Uniform

Sat, 05 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Stephen P. Cohen, Tehelka (8/5/06)

Sources of Growth in the Indian Economy

Sat, 15 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Source of Growth in the Indian Economy

U.S.-India Global Partnership and the U.S.-Indian Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Initiative

Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Testimony by Richard A. Falkenrath before the United States House of Representatives Committee on International Relations (5/11/06)

The India Policy Forum 2005-06 : Volume 2

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Economics, Global#Global poverty and development economics#Other

U.S.-India Atomic Energy Cooperation: Strategic and Nonproliferation Implications

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Testimony by Stephen P. Cohen before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (4/26/06)

The Indo-U.S. Nuclear Deal

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Meenakshi Ahamed interviewed Strobe Talbott and Robert J. Einhorn for Seminar #560, "Building Partnerships," a symposium on India's changed relations with the United States.

Is Pakistan smiling?

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

As ironies go this one is in a class by itself. George Bush went to Iraq in search of weapons of mass destruction, stayed to search for democracy and is finding out that democracy has become Iraq's weapon of mass destruction. But this may not be the most significant irony of Bush's second term, now wallowing in the swamps of popular regret.

Nonproliferation: Still Time for a Good Deal With India

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The nuclear deal with India that President Bush agreed to in New Delhi last week is a missed opportunity for American leadership on nonproliferation. But the deal is far from the disaster that its detractors claim.

Transforming India: The Employment Guarantee Act and Its Promise for the Poor

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 09:00:00 GMT

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March 09, 2006, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Despite the growing optimism about India's economic growth, and the unprecedented highs of the Indian stock market, life beyond the thriving cities remains bleak. India still has more people living below the poverty line than any other country in the world.