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South Asia

AEI's work on South Asia examines U.S. relations with countries such as Pakistan and India, regional security issues, trade, economic development, democratization, and human rights issues. This section of the website gathers together AEI research, books, and events focused on South Asia.

Feature: Afghanistan and Pakistan
Fred Kagan and his team on the AEI Critical Threats project are continuing to monitor developments in Afghanistan and Pakistan, noting that Pakistan has shown surprising determination and competence in its struggle against one part of the Islamist network. The United States must do the same things on the Afghanistan side of the border. In recent testimony and in articles, Kagan has been urging President Obama to keep his campaign commitments to winning the war there, and he has urged a significant buildup of U.S. forces. Borrowing a line from Margaret Thatcher, Kagan urged President Obama not to "go wobbly."	Scholars on South Asia Dan Blumenthal South Asia regional issues Thomas Donnelly Defense issues related to Afghanistan and Pakistan Frederick W. Kagan Defense and military strategy in Afghanistan; security developments in Pakistan; AEI's Critical Threats Project Danielle Pletka South Asia (India and Pakistan)

Recent Publications

The Critical U.S-India Relationship

By Neena Shenai
The American
Wednesday, November 18, 2009

At the upcoming state visit, the challenge for President Obama is to make sure that the United States works closely with India on the issues of mutual concern.

Obama's Asia Trip: A Series of Unfortunate Events

By Dan Blumenthal
ForeignPolicy.com
Wednesday, November 18, 2009

We should not be surprised by China's positions. What is surprising--and extremely problematic--is that on these key issues Obama is acquiescing in them.

Why Holder's Announcement Is Putting the U.S. at Risk

AEI Online
Monday, November 16, 2009

On the Enterprise blog, AEI scholar John Yoo and Rep. Pete Hoekstra warn about the dire consequences of Attorney General Eric Holder's announcement to try Khalid Sheikh Muhammad and five other 9/11 hijackers in the United States.

Iran Issue Is Key to Obama's Other Foreign Policy Goals

By Gary J. Schmitt
Los Angeles Times
Monday, November 16, 2009

The Obama administration hopes to improve U.S. relations with the Muslim world and achieve global nuclear disarmament.

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Books

Sustaining India's Growth Miracle

Edited By Charles W. Calomiris , Jagdish Bhagwati
Columbia University Press
(January 2008)

This volume analyzes the forces behind India's emerging role as a world economic player and identifies the hidden weaknesses that, if unaddressed, may slow the country's growth.

The Islamic Paradox Shiite Clerics, Sunni Fundamentalists, and the Coming of Arab Democracy

By Reuel Marc Gerecht
AEI Press
(November 2004)

This monograph concludes that, paradoxically, those who have hated the United States the most nowhold the keys to spreading democracyin theMuslim Middle East.

The War against the Terror Masters Why It Happened, Where We Are Now, How We'll Win

By Michael A. Ledeen
St. Martin's Press
(January 2002)

The war on terrorism is new to America, but the battle has raged for decades. This book reveals the full story--and how it will end.

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Events

PAST EVENTS

U.S.-India Relations: Regional Security and Energy Cooperation

Thursday, November 19, 2009
09:00 AM - 11:45 AM

What direction should the U.S.-India strategic partnership take on global issues such as climate change, energy policy, and security demands?

AEI Critical Threats Briefing: Pakistan's War in Waziristan and Security in the Greater Middle East

Wednesday, November 18, 2009
02:00 PM - 04:15 PM

This AEI Critical Threats briefing will address the status of the conflict in Waziristan and its impact on regional security concerns.

Afghanistan Strategy: The Way Forward

Wednesday, November 4, 2009
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

The United States faces a critical decision point in its next steps in Afghanistan. This event will address the implications of such policy choices and the prospects for success in the struggle against extremist forces.

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Scholars on South Asia