WASHINGTON, DC: Secretary of State John Kerry, the hardest working man on the planet these days, took a couple   of days off last week from trying to coax the Israelis and Hamas to end the Gaza conflict and racking his brains over Ukraine, Syria and numerous other global crises, to attend the annual India-US Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi. The fifth edition of the dialogue was the first high-level meeting between the two sides since Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in May, and, as … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON, DC:  Presidents — or for that matter, most incoming officeholders — are routinely given a honeymoon period at the beginning of their first term by the American public, the media and even the opposition. During this phase, which can last from several months to a year or so, people tend to refrain from criticizing newly elected leader unless criticism is absolutely warranted. Judging by the reactions in Washington and rest of the United States, it appears that the US foreign policy … [Read more...]

India will remain a big part of the US pivot toward Asia. WASHINGTON, DC: After a resounding victory for Narendra Modi and the BJP/NDA, the question arises why was this such a convincing win and what does it mean for the future of India and its relations with the United States. In part, the win is undoubtedly attributable to the media savvy campaign run by the charismatic Mr. Modi who worked tirelessly in the run-up to the election and throughout the election process (9 voting days spread … [Read more...]