Jaswant Singh
Jaswant Singh was the first person to have served as India’s finance minister (1996, 2002-2004), foreign minister (1998-2004), and defense minister (2000-2001). While in office, he launched the first free-trade agreement (with Sri Lanka) in South Asia’s history, initiated India’s most daring diplomatic opening to Pakistan, revitalized relations with the US, and reoriented the Indian military, abandoning its Soviet-inspired doctrines and weaponry for close ties with the West. His most recent book is India at Risk: Mistakes, Misconceptions and Misadventures of Security Policy.
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The Silence of the BRICS
The Silence of the BRICS
Aug 27, 2014 Jaswant Singh criticizes global powers' weak response to Russia's actions in Ukraine.
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India’s Iraq Problem
India’s Iraq Problem
Jul 4, 2014 Jaswant Singh worries about what the turmoil in Iraq means for India.
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A Chinese Monroe Doctrine?
A Chinese Monroe Doctrine?
Jun 5, 2014 Jaswant Singh believes that India has no choice but to challenge China's hegemonic ambitions in Asia.
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A New Vision for India
A New Vision for India
May 28, 2014 Jaswant Singh runs down the many external challenges facing India's new government after a decade of neglect.
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India’s Next Foreign Policy
India’s Next Foreign Policy
Apr 30, 2014 Jaswant Singh examines the diplomatic priorities that India's next government should embrace.
