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Obama’s India Rating: Above Average
Even as the average Indian citizen celebrated Barack Obama’s victory in the 2008 presidential contest, those in policy circles raised some concerns. As a candidate, Obama had suggested that a priority of his administration would be resolving the Kashmir dispute…
Obama Played Favorites in South Asia
In a 2013 article, former diplomat Lamont Colucci had warned: “If South Asia becomes another in a series of Obama Doctrine failures, it will only be one of many, the legacy of which will be costly to repair.” Three years…
Afghanistan: Obama’s Mixed Bag Legacy
President Obama’s Afghan policy has been decidedly mixed. Upon coming to power in 2009, he had vowed to “finish the job” in Afghanistan— after almost eight years, the job isn’t done. As he prepares to exit the Oval office in…
Drones-Obama’s Toxic Legacy in Pakistan
U.S.-Pakistan relations are far worse now than when President Obama took office. The President’s toxic legacy in Pakistan can be summed up in one word—drones. While Washington’s attention is currently focused elsewhere, the relentless nature of drone strikes in Pakistan…