Militant Attacks In Mumbai and Their Consequences

Indian Cricketer Drops the Ball in Napier, New Zealand on March 25, 2009.
Despite India's decision to move a major cricket tournament to South Africa out of security fears, another major Islamist attack in the South Asian country is inevitable.v [more]
Global Security and Intelligence Report
January 14, 2009 1852 GMT
While the threat of Mumbai-like terrorist attacks in the United States or Europe is quite real, the different law enforcement environment will help mitigate the effects of any such attack. [more]
Students at school run by Jammat-ud-Dawah -- the political wing of the Islamist militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba -- in Muridke, Pa
Given the Pakistani state's current weakness, conflict with India could see Islamists increasing their influence in Pakistan and beyond. [more]
An Indian fighter plane taking part in exercises in March 2008
December 13, 2008 2338 GMT
Pakistan said two Indian fighter jets violated its airspace Dec. 13. [more]
Indian Air Force personnel at the Air Force Technical College in Bangalore on Nov. 12
December 10, 2008 1744 GMT
The Indian air force reportedly has been put on its highest state of readiness. [more]
Graphic for Geopolitical Intelligence Report
December 8, 2008 1923 GMT
The relative quiet at present between India and Pakistan should not be confused with the final outcome to the crisis sparked by the Nov. 26 Mumbai attack. [more]
Congress party supporters in New Delhi celebrate the party's state electoral victory
Despite expectations to the contrary, state assembly elections in India have strengthened the ruling party -- for now. [more]
Indian air force Su-30MKI
India's military options against Pakistan in the wake of the Mumbai attacks fit into three basic forms. [more]
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice  in New Delhi on Dec. 3
December 4, 2008 1544 GMT
Indian restraint in the wake of the Mumbai attacks cannot be taken for granted at this point. [more]
Pakistani students shout anti-Indian slogans in Lahore, Pakistan, on Dec. 2
Pakistan appears to be leaning toward risking domestic strife rather than risking war with India. [more]
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee
November 30, 2008 2032 GMT
India's ruling Congress party might not be able to survive the aftermath of the Mumbai attacks if it does not act more aggressively. [more]
Birds fly over a fire at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai, India
While there are parallels between the current tensions between India and Pakistan and those that occurred in 2002, there are also many circumstantial differences. [more]
Pakistani protesters shout slogans during a protest Nov. 28 against attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai
Pakistan is warning that any Indian moves on the border will directly affect U.S. interests in Afghanistan. [more]
army personnel outside India's Taj hotel
What is being called India’s 9/11 involved a high level of planning and coordination, and perhaps help from al Qaeda in Pakistan and the underworld in Mumbai. [more]
Indian firefighters use a hoist to rescue a woman from flames at The Taj Hotel in Mumbai
November 27, 2008 0855 GMT
An update on the hostage situations in Mumbai, India. [more]
Pakistani newspapers' front pages carry headlines about attacks in Mumbai, India
Update: 11/29/08 9:56 CDT: Contrary to earlier media reports, plans for the head of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Lt.-Gen. Ahmed Shuja Pasha, to travel to India have been amended, Hindu reported Nov. 28. An ISI representative will reportedly go in place of Pasha. [more]
Fire at Mumbai's Taj Mahal hotel after Nov. 26 attack
The Nov. 26 attacks in Mumbai appear likely to lead to a confrontation between India and Pakistan that could draw in the United States as well. [more]
Indian policeman in Colaba, Mumbai
November 27, 2008 0226 GMT
A well-coordinated terrorism operation in Mumbai, India, could become a geopolitical crisis. [more]
Indian policemen prepare to take position at the site of attack in the Colaba area of Mumbai
November 27, 2008 0226 GMT
A new militant group name does not necessarily mean the group itself is new. [more]
Police in Mumbai, India, make arrests during demonstrations in August 2008
November 27, 2008 0143 GMT
A number of shootings took place in India’s financial hub of Mumbai on Nov. 26. Though there have been a number of recent militant attacks in India, this incident displays a significant change in tactics and targeting. [more]
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