Militant Attacks In Mumbai and Their Consequences

The massive Nov. 26 militant attack in Mumbai, India, promises to cut deeply into India’s foreign investment prospects and rock India’s government. As India responds to the attack, the chance of a destabilization in its relations with Pakistan is high.

Indian Cricketer Drops the Ball in Napier, New Zealand on March 25, 2009.
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An Indian cricket player during a practice session in Napier, New Zealand, on March 25
India: Cricket and Ongoing Security Fears
March 25, 2009 1615 GMT
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. [more]
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Mitigating Mumbai
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
Pakistan: Islamists and the Benefit of Indo-Pakistani Conflict
December 15, 2008 1203 GMT
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
India, Pakistan: A Psychological Escalation
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
India: Turning up the Heat on Pakistan
December 10, 2008 1744 GMT
The Indian air force reportedly has been put on its highest state of readiness. [more]
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Next Steps in the Indo-Pakistani Crisis
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]
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