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Mumbai bombings signal sustained rail terrorism
Commuter rail has emerged as a favoured target for terrorist networks seeking to cause mass civilian casualties.
 India and the Fight Against Terrorism
India cannot be seen to be turning the other cheek against terrorism within its borders.
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Unfolding Instability in Kashmir- A Blind Spot in Regional Security?
The Kashmir Region has been afflicted recently by a rapid upsurge in civil violence.
 The Impact of Western Strategy on Muslim South Asia
Western conduct in the global war on terror is having an adverse affect on Muslim public opinion worldwide, in particular South Asian communities.
 Pakistan: Conflicted Ally in the War on Terror
A presentation by Carnegie Europe
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Mumbai Terrorism

Cutting-edge analysis and comment from the world's oldest defence and security think tank
Mumbai Terrorism
Comment and analysis on the terrorist attacks in Mumbai


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Indian security forcesEnhancing Indian Counter-Terror efforts after Mumbai
India’s internal security reforms have not matched the pace of the liberalisation of its economy. Counter-terrorism forces lack a unified command, adequate training or resources to meet domestic and cross-border threats. In order to develop a coherent counter-terror doctrine, security reforms must enhance co-ordination between security agencies and government whilst transcending party politics.
Pak-Ind flagThe impact of Mumbai on Indo-Pakistani ties
The right response to these attacks for the leaders of both Pakistan and India is not to cast blame on each other’s government but to foster a spirit of solidarity. In turn, Pakistan must go the extra mile to establish a clear break between terrorists and the rest of Pakistani society and government.
Taj fireThe Mumbai attacks and the Kashmir question
Ahead of the national elections in India, and so soon after renewed unrest in Kashmir, eyes will be on the communal tensions in India for answers to the Mumbai attacks.
Mumbai terroristsMumbai under attack – Dealing with Unknown Perpetrators
Terrorist attacks in India spring from a complex and combustible mix of indigenous discontent, tensions in Kashmir, the pervasive hand of al-Q’aida, and fraught Indo-Pakistan relations. As the dust settles from the Mumbai attacks, it is an open question as to which direction the apportionment of blame and pursuit of the perpetrators may head.

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