Despite the obvious success of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s visit to the United States, it is an open question whether it marks a turning-point in Indo-US relations. The answer will depend on a variety of factors, above all on whether we can come out of our defensiveness and whether America … Read More
The government and the people of India heaved a sigh of relief when the so-called ghallughara (genocide) week in Punjab passed off peacefully. But that is about all that can be said on the positive side about the situation in Punjab right now. No one can even be sure why … Read More
BOTH the United States and India have spelt out their opening positions for the forthcoming discussions between President Reagan and Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and their aides. These run along familiar lines and cannot therefore provide the basis it for a significantly higher level of political understanding between the two … Read More
Mr Rajiv Gandhi’s forthcoming visit to the United States could mark a turning point in India’s foreign relations. This is by no means certain. For one thing, it is far from certain that the US actions will match the rhetoric of some of its policy-makers even in the short run. … Read More
