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Improving Pakistan economy, not peace with India will be Sharif’s priority

by Nitin A Gokhale

31 May/13

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From The Diplomat http://thediplomat.com/2013/05/29/a-new-opportunity-for-indo-pakistan-relations/?all=true A New Opportunity for Indo-Pakistan Relations? POLITICSSOUTH ASIA May 29, 2013 By Nitin A. Gokhale The recent election of Nawaz Sharif raises hopes, but hardliners in both countries remain a hurdle. Indo-Pak Ties a Lost Cause? A Reality Check on India, Pakistan Could South Korea…

Tyagi not alone in clearing change in specifications for helicopter procurement, records show

by Nitin A Gokhale

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17 Mar/13

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Although the CBI has named former Air Chief SP Tyagi, his cousins and some others for conspiring to award the VVIP contract to Agusta Westland, a detailed investigation by NDTV has revealed that Air Chief Marshal Tyagi wasn’t alone in identifying and finalising the Italian Company’s name for supply…

We are witnessing completion of an unfinished revolution in Bangladesh, says High Commissioner Tariq Karim

by Nitin A Gokhale

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15 Mar/13

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The video link is here: http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/ndtv-special-ndtv-24×7/our-relations-with-china-are-not-at-the-expense-of-indo-bangla-relations-says-bangladesh-high-commis/268559 NDTV.com | Updated: March 15, 2013 08:00 IST New Delhi: As concerns about Dhaka’s growing military ties with Beijing grow, Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Tariq Karim allays fears and says Dhaka will never allow its soil to be used against any anti-India activity. Speaking to…

The Kargil controversy refuses to die down. Gen Malik responds to criticism

by Nitin A Gokhale

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09 Mar/13

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In January 2013, I had written a piece on NDTV website on Pakistan Gen Shahid Aziz’s revalation about Kargil war and Gen Musharraf’s perfidy. Gen VP Malik, India’s Army Chief in 1999, has responded to that piece AND another article in Outlook subsequently that criticised him. Here’s the full email…

The VVIP helicopters’ procurement saga

by Nitin A Gokhale

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13 Feb/13

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For the Indian Air Force, the Augusta Westland controversy could not have come at a more inopportune time. Its has plans to induct 300-350 aircraft, including combat jets, transport aircraft and helicopters over the next decade. But the scandal that has erupted around supply of 12 VVIP helicopters is likely…