Why India Is Stumbling
August 31st, 2013
Courtesy of the New York Times, a look at India’s recent economic woes: FOR the past three decades, the Indian economy has grown impressively, at an average annual rate of 6.4 percent. From 2002 to 2011, when the average rate was 7.7 percent, India seemed to be closing in on China — unstoppable, and engaged […]
Read more »India’s Potential: Three Experiences Almost Not Possible Five Years Ago
August 26th, 2013
Via Emerging Markets Insights, some commentary on India: As one spends time in India at a point when the economy seems to be falling apart, it is easy to forget the advances this generally slow moving country has made on several fronts over the past few years. Though growth has moved off its high trajectory, […]
Read more »Myanmar’s Energy Potential: Opportunities And Challenges For Neighbouring India
August 22nd, 2013
Via Eurasia Review, a report on Myanmar’s energy potential: The Myanmar-China natural gas pipeline (Myanmar section) commenced delivery of natural gas to the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) after it was inaugurated by Myanmar Vice President U Nyan Tun at Mandalay on July 28. The pipeline is part of the Myanmar-China Oil and Gas Pipeline […]
Read more »India: States Have Become Engine Of Growth
August 20th, 2013
Courtesy of Foreign Affairs (subscription required), an interesting look at the increasing economic influence of India’s economic growth: When Nitish Kumar became chief minister of the dirt-poor Indian state of Bihar in 2005, kidnapping was said to be the leading industry in the capital city of Patna. People searching for stolen cars were advised to […]
Read more »Pakistan’s IP Gas Pipeline: A Road To Stability
August 20th, 2013
Via Eurasia Review, an article on the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline (IP) project: Pakistan is facing an acute energy crisis and there is a huge gap in demand and supply. Pakistan, being an energy deficient country, is hugely suffering both economically and socially. Since gas is the cheapest source of energy production therefore, Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline […]
Read more »Myanmar, Bangladesh And India: Prospects For Energy Co-operation
July 29th, 2013
Courtesy of Future Directions, an interesting look at the potential for Myanmar, Bangladesh, and India to cooperate on energy issues: Key Points The Myanmar-Bangladesh-India (MBI) gas pipeline has received renewed attention recently after reports that India and Myanmar/Burma are reconsidering the project in a form that bypasses Bangladesh. Geopolitical issues, particularly Bangladesh’s relationship with India, […]
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