Developed countries are still using the WTO to squeeze small farmers in the developing world–and developing world governments are going along with the charade.
Spineless in Bali
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India’s Dilemma: Accessing Central Asia’s Wealth
Central Asia’s rich hydrocarbon and uranium resources could serve the needs of a rapidly industrializing India’s economy and nuclear-energy program.
It Must Be Summer: Pakistan Shells India
The latest round of border tensions along the Line of Control (LOC) separating India and Pakistan began with the ambush of 5 Indian soldiers earlier this month, which has now expanded to heavy exchange fire along the LOC and heightened tensions. Now the real question...
Would Pakistan Respond to India’s Use of Conventional Weapons With Tactical Nukes?
Nuclear weapons have always had the power to cloud men’s minds.
Postcard from Mumbai
Even if you have not been to steamy Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, Mumbai’s well-known outdoor laundry facility, there is a chance that your clothing has. Densely packed against Mumbai’s central rail system, this iconic complex is the largest of many sites that collect, hand wash, dry, and deliver much of the city’s laundry. It’s also one of many reminders that the modern economy has not transcended the realities of undercompensated manual toil.
U.S. Arms Fuel Asian Tension
Against the backdrop of Chinese territorial assertiveness, the year started off with the bang of big-ticket U.S. arms sales to treaty allies and strategic partners across the region, including an expanded package of sophisticated military hardware featuring state-of-the-art anti-missile systems and warplanes. On top of this, Washington has also stepped-up its joint military exercises with Asian allies perched on the forefront of ongoing territorial spats.
Orientalizing Rape
The coverage of the Damini case has sparked a lively debate about how the Western media portrays rape culture abroad.
Is Rape in India Having Its Newtown Moment?
When it fails to protect its women and children, a state’s very legitimacy is called into question.
Does Pakistan’s National Pride Hinge on India Considering It a Threat?
Pakistan may not frighten India as much as it would like.
The U.S. and Central & South Asia: Four More Years
It is time to bring the 21st century’s version of “the Great Game” to an end.