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The article focuses on the political and social conditions in Pakistan in 2007. Attention is given to Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf's decision to declare a state-of-emergency, the increase in terrorism by Islamic militants in the country, and a historical review of Pakistan’s political and social turmoil since the 1940s. Article topics include the U.S.’s position on Musharraf's declaration, the religious differences within the country, and Pakistan's relations with India.

The article briefly discusses relations between India and the U.S.

This article suggests that the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama is neglecting to promote U.S. relations with India, with mention of a meeting between Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in November, 2009 and the efforts of former U.S. presidents to partner with India.

The article discusses India's announcement on November 29, 2009 that it is willing to join the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as a nuclear weapons state. The author notes that by joining the NPT India can retain its nuclear deterrence capabilities, continue to sign onto the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and solidify India's status as a responsible nuclear state.

The article discusses the one year anniversary of the Pakistan-based terrorist attack on Mumbai, India, and why India has not declared war on terrorism. The author suggests that Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh chose not to attack terrorist camps in 2008 to prevent going to war, and that India continues to have minimal forces along their borders to combat terrorist attacks.

The article reports on India and economic relations with the U.S. India's Congress Party experienced an election victory on May 16, 2009 which made many believe there would be better relations between India and the U.S. However, India is not in favor of the U.S. government's plan for solving the Kashmir dispute which calls for Indian troops to be reduced. Also, India has reduced trade negotiations with the U.S. and will not agree to banning nuclear weapons testing.

The article reports on terrorism in India. In November 2008 there was a four day attack in Bombay, India by 10 armed men affiliated with the terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba which is based in Pakistan. Following the attacks there wasn't a great response from the government due to prime minister Manmohan Singh being cautious. Also, the Indian government has failed to develop counterterrorism strategy.

The article reports on India's emergence as a major world power as a result of a nuclear-energy pact that would require the U.S. to provide support for India's nuclear program. Despite the stability this would lend India's government, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government still stands on the point of collapse because of opposition from the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, led by George Fernandes.

The article presents updates on the relations between the U.S. and India as of October 2010. The author states Indian policymakers should take into consideration the principle of reciprocity for it to have a stable strategic partnership with the U.S. government. It is mentioned that the removal of several Indian firms from the entity list controlling the transfer of dual-use technologies to India is one of the demands of the Indian government from the government of U.S. President Barack Obama.

The author reflects on the need to address the tension between India and Pakistan. Efforts to address the conflict were halted after Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi compared the Indian home secretary's remarks to the invectives of Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, the head of terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba. According to the author, Pakistan's military actually hinders regional peace because it wants to retain its position of privilege within the country's political order and places emphasis on the Kashmir dispute.

The article discusses the relationship between the U.S. and India. The article reports that U.S. President Barack Obama has been preoccupied with affairs in China and the Middle East and has neglected his relationship with India. According to the author, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is renewing his connection to India.

The article discusses plans by India to join the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as a non-nuclear state. Topics discussed in the article include benefits that India will experience if it joins the NPT, speculation that has been raised regarding whether or not it will join and the impact that India joining the NPT will have on other NPT countries.

The article focuses on the goals of U.S. aid to Pakistan including to strengthen the alliance between the two countries, erode the influence of the radical Taliban and the terrorist organization Al Qaeda, reduce the Pakistani Army's hold on the nation's politics and encourage the development of a democratic civilian government. The history of U.S.-Pakistan relations and the view that the U.S. has been inconsistent in its support of Pakistan are discussed.

The article discusses the relations between the U.S. and India. On May 16, 2009 the Indian National Congress political party won in India's elections which means that there will no longer be coalition partners stopping it from increasing the partnership between the U.S. and India on security issues. However, there could be conflict with trade, nonproliferation, and the Kashmir dispute.

In this article the authors consider how the Pakistani Army has contributed to the destabilization of Pakistan. They suggest that the Army has undermined democracy in Pakistan in several ways, including by engaging in repeated coups d'etats, promoting religious radicalism, and encouraging the radicalization of Afghanistan. They offer a perspective on how the Pakistani government can be demilitarized, and comment on the role of the U.S. in contributing to this solution.

The article discusses the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India and India's problems with not establishing a strategy to deal with its terrorism problems which often come from Pakistan. New Delhi, India has a public relations problem which is that its two major intelligence agencies, the Research and Analysis Wing and the Intelligence Bureau have had disputes which have kept Indian leaders from collecting important information. India also has not faced up to its domestic terrorism problem.

The authors comment on the threat that Kashmir will secede from India, suggesting that Kashmiri independence would only lead to further destabilization in the region. They argue that the Indian government has not committed any crimes against Kashmir that would validate its secession. They criticize the All-Party Hurriyat Conference, a political organization that campaigns for separation, for its vague political values.

The author says that President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf's policies did not have a great effect on marginalizing Islamic radicals, and his economic policies were also insignificant. He says that Pakistan's economy improved for several years because of an alliance with the U.S., not because of Musharraf, and Islamic extremism has increased under Musharraf.