Singh Faces Doubts on Pakistan Strategy

Wall Street Journal by Ketaki Gokhale, Paul Beckett | Jul. 28, 2009 (News Report)

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is preparing to explain an agreement to improve relations with Pakistan after facing sustained political flak from his opponents -- and lukewarm support from his own party -- on the issue.

Mr. Singh is scheduled to address parliament Wednesday in a speech an official from his party said "will set at rest all questions, apprehensions and speculations relating to the India-Pakistan joint statement."

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Topics: Pakistan, India, Terrorism, Trade, War, Asia
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Posted by: Posted by Fabrice Florin - Jul 28, 2009 - 9:20 AM PDT
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 by Derek Hawkins - Jul. 28, 2009

Legitimizes some of the theater of Singh's moves, but contains some interesting analysis of his shifts in tone toward Pakistan and his precarious position in parliament.

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 by Fabrice Florin - Jul. 28, 2009

Interesting article about attempts byt Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to improve relations between India and Pakistan. This short report is factual and provides helpful context on this controversial strategy.

I was interested to learn that Singh was born in a small town that is now part of Pakistan, which might explain his commitment to reaching peace with Pakistan.

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 by Joey Baker - Jul. 28, 2009

Good insights into the political moves of India's PM for outsiders. Broken down very clearly.

Mr. Singh’s willingness to face a vote of no confidence in Parliament was viewed by many as a rare sign of his determination to push through an issue he considered ... More »

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 by subho basu - Jul. 28, 2009

This story captures a critical apect of Indian politics but it fails to highlight how much both Indians and Pakistanis would like to have peace

I believe peace between India and Pakistan is necessary and extremists on both sides have invested in the continuation of this conflict. A ... More »

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 by Ian Thompson - Jul. 29, 2009
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