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US-India ties boost Boeing’s prospects
Vivek Lall, head of Boeing’s defense unit in India, talks about how growing US-India relations have helped Boeing’s prospects, in a wide-ranging conversation. »
The Future of US-India Relations: Blackwill
The full text of the speech given by Robert D. Blackwill, the former Ambassador to India, Deputy National Security Adviser for Strategic Planning and Presidential Envoy to Iraq and current Senior Fellow at the RAND Corporation to the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) on May 5, 2009 in New Delhi. »
Arunachal MP calls for focused study of China
"If we are such a weak country that we can only guard our country by refusing development to our border areas, only God can help us!" »
Gripen’s case to be the MMRCA
Gripen’s Eddy de la Motte points out the unique defensive and offensive capabilities of the fighter plane in being able to land on public roads, be serviced and take off again to continue operations, while explaining why he thinks the Gripen is the best aircraft for India’s anticipated 126 MMRCA purchase. »
From the Mig 21 to the Gripen
StratPost spoke exclusively to a man who has extensively flown the mainstay of the Indian Air Force (IAF), the Mig 21, as well as Saab’s Gripen fighter, one of the contenders for the MMRCA deal. Colonel Petr Mikulenka of the Czech Air Force, spoke to StratPost about his experiences with both aircraft. »
Macedonia sets up mission in India
The Macedonian Foreign Minister, Antonio Milososki talks about his country's interests in the region, mutual interest with India in containing terrorism and enhancing trade with India, on the occasion of the inauguration of his country's embassy in New Delhi. »
Israel has much to learn from 26/11 says former Mossad operative
"This is the first time that Israeli targets have been attacked in the broader conflict against militant Islam in the India-Pakistan context. One immediate conclusion that Israel needs to draw is that its interests in the region are now targets for the terrorists and have to be better protected. Just like against the attacks... »
Sailor says shipping cos endangering crew to cut costs
Reports of piracy are suppressed because shipping companies would not like this route to be perceived to be too dangerous as this would drive up their insurance costs and force them to either go around the Cape of Good Hope or cross the Pacific Ocean as well as cause them problems in recruiting crews... »