Washington, March 30 (IANS) India is “disappointed” by “insufficient” US attention to terrorism emanating from Pakistan, according to a new report, which also suggests that Washington should respect New Delhi’s red lines on Kashmir and avoid third-party mediation. A policy paper released this week by the think tank Center for a New American Security warns that, despite continued cooperation in key sectors, deep strategic mistrust continues to cloud relations between Washington and New Delhi.The …
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Washington, March 27 (IANS) Senior US lawmakers and officials are pushing for deeper, more results-driven ties with Pakistan, calling the relationship “complex”.A bipartisan symposium on Capitol Hill, hosted by Tom Suozzi and Jack Bergman, on Wednesday brought together more than 200 policymakers, diplomats, and experts to assess the trajectory of US-Pakistan relations.“At a time when our country and our world feel increasingly divided, it’s more important than ever to strengthen our rela…
Washington, March 19 (IANS) The ongoing US military operations involving Iran are straining India’s energy security and testing its diplomatic balance, according to Lisa Curtis, a former White House official for South Asia, who said New Delhi is navigating a complex and increasingly volatile situation. “Well, I think first of all, it’s impacting India’s oil supply. India really relies on oil coming from the Middle East, so I’m sure Indian officials are very concerned about rising oil prices and …
Washington, Feb 14 (IANS) Calling the outcome “a good day for Bangladeshi democracy,” former White House South Asia official Lisa Curtis said the largely peaceful conduct of Bangladesh’s elections offers hope, but warned that the rise of Jamaat-e-Islami and deep institutional damage leave “a lot of questions” ahead.“Well, I think today is a good day for Bangladeshi democracy,” Curtis told IANS in an exclusive interview as the results of the elections showed a remarkable victory for…