By Aman Thakker — Status: Not Started — While the Indian government has attempted to reduce the amount of time it takes to set up businesses and obtain permits from the government, it still lags behind its self-appointed goal of…
By Robert W. Beckman — Eighteen years ago, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a program to foster energy integration in South Asia. The South Asia Regional Initiative for Energy Cooperation and Development — generally referred to…
By Sarah Watson — On August 21, following a protracted internal debate, President Trump announced his strategy for Afghanistan and South Asia as a whole. The speech included both strong language on Pakistan and a promise that U.S. involvement in…
The ouster of Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is not a new event in Pakistan’s history — even in Pakistan’s recent history. But neither is it business as usual for India and the United States It demonstrates the difficulty —…
By Kathleen H. Hicks, Richard M. Rossow, & John Schaus — Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, in his last trip abroad as secretary, is highlighting the importance of the growing U.S.-India security relationship. Built over multiple administrations in both Washington…
In this episode, we explore the transnational security threats in Central Asia. CSIS Transnational Threats Project Director Thomas Sanderson joins to discuss the challenges terrorism, militancy (3:59), trafficking, and organized crime (8:40) present for the communities and governments of Central…
By Richard M. Rossow — On September 28, the Indian Army initiated a military strike against terror camps along the Line of Control in Kashmir. The exact nature of this action, as well as its location, remains vague. But the…
By Sarah Watson — The November 13 terrorist attack on Paris did not just shake Western capitals. Recognizing that the November 26, 2008 terrorist strike on Mumbai (commonly known as 26/11) is now a “global blueprint for terror,” India’s government…
By Samir Nair On April 25, a devastating earthquake struck Nepal and claimed the lives of over 8,000 people. In the immediate aftermath, India responded quickly and dispatched 500 relief personnel to Nepal to provide assistance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
By Andrew Smith The Australian government recently released a request for tender to supply reconnaissance vehicles for the army. This purchase is Phase 2 of Project LAND 400 that aims to refresh most of the army’s ground combat vehicle fleet.…