Gen. David Petraeus has been recommended to be the next head of U.S. Central Command, a position that would give him oversight of both the U.S. war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. [more]
India’s government hosts Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for talks on a $7 billion gas pipeline project, deepening the difficulties Washington faces in its attempts to keep Iran isolated. Marla Dial reports. [more]
Afghan Defense Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak is visiting India amid signs of increased Indian-Afghan cooperation. This could prove problematic for the country sandwiched in the middle -- Pakistan. [more]