DC - South Asia

A Conversation with General Martin Dempsey

General Martin Dempsey, Jessica Tuchman Mathews — Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

General Martin Dempsey, the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will deliver remarks at Carnegie on the international security challenges currently facing the United States.

Roundtable with Assistant Secretary of State Andrew Shapiro

Andrew Shapiro, Ashley J. Tellis — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

A significant component of U.S. diplomatic efforts is encouraging security cooperation, which often serves as a foundation for further bilateral relations.

Afghanistan: An Update from the Field

John Toolan, George Perkovich — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Just back from Afghanistan, Major General John Toolan will discuss recent developments in Helmand province, the handover of responsibilities to Afghan forces, and prospects for a successful security transition.

U.S. Confuses Carrots and Sticks in Pakistan

Stephen Tankel — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:30:44 +0000

The United States must decide if it wants to eschew engagement and get tough on Pakistan or if it wants a rapprochement with Pakistan in order to pursue a long-term strategy of engagement.

Going Against the Grain on the Post-2005 Commodity Price Boom

John Baffes — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:55:49 +0000

Emerging market demand was the main cause of the post-2005 increase in metal and energy prices. But, contrary to conventional wisdom, it did not play a key role in the parallel spike in food prices.

Keeping NATO Relevant

Jamie Shea — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:15:45 +0000

A slimmed down NATO could do a better job of harmonizing transatlantic positions in crisis situations, be the hub of multinational, high-end military operations, and develop expertise and capabilities to deal with new threats such as cyber attacks.

Advancing the Rule of Law Abroad: Next Generation Reform

Rachel Kleinfeld — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

A growing movement of second-generation reformers view the rule of law not as a collection of institutions and laws that can be built by outsiders, but as a relationship between the state and society that must be shaped by those inside the country.

India's Economy and the Looming Global Economic Crisis of 2014

Kaushik Basu, Vikram Nehru — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

The recent slowdown in the Indian economy and stalled reform initiatives have raised concerns about India's economic prospects.

Senator John McCain on Afghanistan

John McCain, Jessica Tuchman Mathews — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Ahead of next month’s crucial NATO summit in Chicago, Senator John McCain will discuss U.S. policy toward Afghanistan.

Who is Hafiz Saeed and Why the $10 Million Bounty?

Stephen Tankel — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Hafiz Saeed, the head of the Pakistani militant organization Lashkar-e-Taiba, has emerged as a powerful player in the region and has the potential to cause significant tensions in the U.S.-Pakistani relationship.