B Raman's book is exceptional because for the first time we get an insider's analysis of the success and failures of the secretive Indian external intelligence agency.
Today, the 'first Americans' live in reserves where they are reduced to perform for American tourists. Next year more than two million Chinese 'tourists' are expected to visit the Roof of the World. Is it any different?
The French election probably reflects the deep uneasiness of a nation caught resting while the world around is changing.
The journey towards South Asian integration will be long and arduous, but it has to start one day!
'The Indians are bastards anyway. They are plotting a war.'
Claude Arpi looks at the issues that challenge Sino-Indian relations.
Will the present Government in Delhi follow the same ostrich policy as Nehru's and pretend that there is no problem between friends? Or will they have the courage to put all ticklish issues on the table during Hu Jintao's visit?
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