India moves to quell insurgents and regional threats
World Conflict Guide Domestic And Regional Threats Trouble India Defense Technology International Jan 01 , 2010 , p. 32 Neelam Mathews New Delhi India moves to quell insurgents and regional threats Printed headline: Back From The Brink Beneath the economic strength, industrial vitality and rising standard of living that most people see in India, there is a dark and violent side born from decades of neglect, discrimination and regional tensions. These have spawned insurgency and terrorism that threaten stability and economic gains. Added to this are neighboring countries with their own interests and threats, and it’s clear that India has problems that must be resolved by diplomacy, social programs or credible shows of force. “We have not utilized our strengths. We need to develop bilaterals with each of the South Asian powers and cannot rule out a China connection,” says Jagannath P. Panda, associate fellow at the Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses here. Indian army soldier fir...