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March 4, 2010

India Must Ignore U.S. on Af-Pak Strategy

Harsh Pant, Times of India

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The Pune bombings once again raise the spectre of terrorism in India. While it's as yet unclear who or which group perpetrated the attacks, one thing is for sure: it is time for India to review its policy priorities in Af-Pak. This is all the more necessary, since it is now being targeted in Afghanistan as well as shown by the recent terror attacks in Kabul that killed several Indians.

The Indian government has for far too long left the management of its neighbours to the United States Read Full Article ››


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