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Pittsburgh’s Past Holds the Key to Bangalore’s Future

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:26:22 -0400

Charles Landow and Courtney Lobel trace the evolving similarities between Pittsburg and Bangalore's economic development.

Will China extend its influence in the Indian Ocean by building a naval base in Gwadar, Pakistan?

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:06:42 -0400

To date, Chinese officials have asserted that their interest in Gwadar is strictly a commercial effort to provide another energy corridor for Middle East oil, and Pakistani government officials stridently affirm this position. New Delhi, on the other hand, has expressed "concern" about the true motivations in developing Gwadar, suspecting that it is a Sino-Pak effort at encirclement.

India's Feeble Foreign Policy

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:29:31 -0400

The world may expect great things from India, but as extensive reporting reveals, Indians themselves turn out to be deeply skeptical about their country's potential. That attitude, plus New Delhi's dysfunctional foreign-policy bureaucracy, prevent long-term planning of the sort China has mastered -- and are holding India back.

Why Chemotherapy That Costs $70,000 in the U.S. Costs $2,500 in India

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:17:20 -0400

Thomas Bollyky writes about how national patent laws are affecting pharmaceutical cost differentials around the world.

Ten Questions for the New BRICS Bank

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:43:08 -0400

The recent announcement of a BRICS development bank raised many questions. Isobel Coleman writes about the potential structure and purpose of the BRICS development bank and its implications for international development and the global economy.

The Hillary Doctrine: Women's Rights Are a National Security Issue

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:20:55 -0400

After former secretary of state Hillary Clinton's speech on April 5, Gayle Tzemach Lemmon observes, "the Clinton megaphone no longer requires a Washington translator."

Enter the Dragon and the Elephant: China’s and India’s Participation in Global Health Governance

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:52:23 -0400

Both China and India have been increasingly active participants in global health governance, but their contributions thus far fall short of international expectations and also fail to offer a viable, sustainable alternative to the existing governance paradigm.

Governance in India: Women's Rights

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:51:30 -0500

Several high-profile sexual assault cases in India have sparked a national debate over women's rights and the need for social reform in a rapidly modernizing country, explains this Backgrounder.

How to Help Feminism

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:58:33 -0500

Gender inequality remains widespread in India. Women could combat it by asserting their rights, says Jagdish N. Bhagwati.

Malala, Others on Front Lines in Fight for Women

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:23:13 -0500

Despite the fact that Malala Yousafzai, the fourteen-year-old Pakistani women's rights activist, survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban, similar attacks against women, like the one in India, are on the rise. Gayle Tzemach Lemmon says that these attacks are efforts to stamp out women's progress and the potential of women worldwide will not be realized if this type of violence is tolerated.

Violence Against Women in India: Three Things to Know

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:57:04 -0500

A brutal New Delhi gang rape has triggered outrage across India. CFR's Isobel Coleman highlights three things to know about the case, and discusses the larger issue of violence against women in the country.

Carnegie: After the Mourning in India

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:20:09 -0500

Deep-seated institutional shortcomings are becoming an increasingly significant factor in the injustices suffered by women in India today.

Why Growth Matters

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:37:25 -0500

Two preeminent experts on the Indian economy argue that despite myriad development strategies, only one can succeed in alleviating poverty: the overall growth of the country's economy.

Gujarat Promises Continued, Accelerated and All-Around Progress

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:32:22 -0500

Jagdish Bhagwati argues that growth can reduce poverty and that slow economic growth will hurt social development, which he also argues in his new book with Arvind Panagariya, "India's Tryst with Destiny: Debunking Myths that Undermine Progress and Addressing New Challenges."

Lee Kuan Yew

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:44:35 -0500

The founding father of modern Singapore answers the toughest questions that matter most to thoughtful Americans weighing the challenges of the next quarter century.

Beware Membership of This Elite Club

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:17:08 -0500

Sebastian Mallaby argues that microeconomic struggles are tarnishing the macroeconomic success of the BRICs.

Untenable Critiques Sowing Confusion on Supposed Ill-Effects of Retail FDI

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:17:02 -0400

Jagdish Bhagwati and Rajeev Kohli refute claims that the arrival of multi-brand, multinational retailers in India will hurt small businesses and farmers.

Emerging-Market Resilience

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:13:52 -0400

Michael Spence shares his bullish outlook on emerging markets and their ability to rebound from a global growth slowdown.

Trading in Hate

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:36:43 -0400

Jagdish Bhagwati faults the Obama administration and the Democratic Party for fostering anti-Indian sentiment with their protectionist rhetoric.

The Bell Tolls for India’s Congress Party

Council on Foreign Relations — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 15:31:38 -0400

Jagdish Bhagwati weighs the fate of the Indian National Congress, which he says is plagued by scandals, a worsening economy, and growing dissatisfaction with the Nehru-Gandhi "brand."

How India Stumbled

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:15:31 -0400

Just a few years ago, India seemed on the brink of becoming the world's next great power. Today, its future appears less certain.

Reasons to Be Optimistic About India’s Economy

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 11:07:44 -0400

Jagdish Bhagwati and Arvin Panagariya say recent election results, favorable central bank policy, and the resiliency of previous reforms should give hope for India's economic future.

India's Broken Promise

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:41:51 -0400

Two recent books reveal the ugly underbelly of India's success story. A vast gulf has opened up between the rich and the poor, corruption suffuses every aspect of life, and the country's political leaders lack the vision needed to turn this would-be world power into an actual one.

How India Sees the U.S. Presidential Race

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:28:31 -0400

With the U.S.-India relationship in solid shape, India will be watching the U.S. presidential race for how the outcome will affect policies on China, Pakistan, and other issues crucial to Delhi.

The World Bank Group

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:58:01 -0400

Since its founding in 1944, the World Bank has evolved from a lender focused on European reconstruction into the preeminent international institution for economic development and poverty reduction. This Backgrounder examines the Bank's history and role.

CRS: Multilateral Development Banks: Overview and Issues for Congress

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:03:09 -0400

International trade and finance analyst Rebecca M. Nelson offers an overview of multilateral development banks and outlines the issues they present for the United States Congress in this Congressional Research Service report.

Incentives for Life: Cash-on-Delivery Aid for Tobacco Control in Developing Countries

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:49:41 -0400

As tobacco use proliferates in the developing world, an innovative incentive mechanism could supplement tobacco control efforts in low- and middle-income countries.

Does the BRICS Group Matter?

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:09:44 -0400

The emerging BRICS economies agree that the West should hold less sway in the global economy. But their leaders, despite regular summits, have failed to articulate a coherent vision because of divergent interests, says journalist Martin Wolf.

Video Brief: India

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:55:32 -0400

The winner of the 2012 U.S. presidential election must be prepared to deal with a potential reemerging crisis between India and Pakistan, engage with India over its relations with Iran and interests in Afghanistan, and face an upcoming leadership transition in the country, says CFR's Daniel Markey.

BRICS Summit: Delhi Declaration

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:26:51 -0400

Leaders of the BRICS countries (Brazil, the Russian Federation, India, China, and South Africa) made this declaration at the fourth BRICS Summit in New Delhi on March 29, 2012.