Iran has positioned itself as an important regional actor in Central Asia and is committed to playing a role in neighbouring Afghanistan. As US troops draw down their numbers in Afghanistan, Washington should consider how improved US-Iranian relations could further long-term US policy goals in Afghanistan and in the region.

Seldom, if ever, has a rookie political party’s success in assembly become such a talking point and a cause for nationwide euphoria… But that’s exactly what activist Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party’s stunning show felt across India’s impressive showing — winning 28 out of 70 seats in the Delhi polls — seems to have done.” Times of India.

During my last visit to the US, I found from a ‘trash yard sale’ a book entitled “America’s Stake in Asia” written in 1968 by Drew Middleton, a renowned foreign correspondent, first for Associated Press, and later for The New York Times who covered the World War II from D-Day to V-Day and several subsequent developments in Africa and Asia …

“We will remain committed to help Pakistan’s civilian government as well as security forces in dealing with terrorism”