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Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee at a Nov. 30 all-party meeting

India: A Political Response Begins to Form

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]

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Geopolitical Diary: The Mumbai Crisis

December 1, 2008 0256 GMT

The attacks in Mumbai, India, have created a crisis for Pakistan and could allow Islamists to increase their influence there. [more]

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Pakistan, India: Putting the Crisis in Context

November 29, 2008 2139 GMT

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]

A Thai anti-government protester sits with a photo of the king and queen of Thailand on his chest

Thailand: Airport Standoff and Rumors of a Coup

November 29, 2008 2130 GMT

The situation in Thailand is coming closer to a boil, and the government is looking increasingly ineffectual. [more]

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Situation Reports

China: Singapore Agrees To Boost Military Cooperation

December 1, 2008 1730 GMT

China and Singapore have agreed to strengthen military cooperation and nurture the progress of fundamental interests of both countries, Xinhua, China's official news agency reported Dec. 1, citing Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie. Liang, who expressed admiration for Singapore's firm adherence to the one-China policy, made the remarks during a meeting with Singapore's Chief of Defense Force Desmond Kuek Bak Chye and other high-ranking military officials. Kuek also discussed bilateral military issues with Chen Bingde, head of the General Staff of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.

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Iraq: Kurdish Border Guards Report Airstrikes

December 1, 2008 1713 GMT

Pakistan: China Pledges Economic, Diplomatic Support

December 1, 2008 1705 GMT

Latvia: IMF, EU Aid Sought

December 1, 2008 1656 GMT

Today's Podcast

India - Protests Following Mumbai Attacks

India Urged to Cool War Alerts, Show Restraint

December 1, 2008 0550 GMT

India's ruling Congress party is being goaded into action against Pakistan by its political opponents, as Islamabad calls for restraint. [more]

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Geopolitical Weekly

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Obama: First Moves

November 24, 2008 1704 GMT

The appointments announced thus far by U.S. President-elect Barack Obama suggest his first priority is to broaden his political base of support. [more]

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