Generally India has awarded the highest profile ambassadorships to political figures or other prominent individuals. In recent years this trend has changed. The outgoing ambassador, Mrs. Meera Shankar, started her career as an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer in July 1973. Her term is over next month. She will be...
US Ambassador Roemer resigns, prematurely
Just 24 months after being appointed as President Obama's envoy to New Delhi, Dr. Timothy Roemer has decided to return to the United States after resigning his post. This is unfortunate. Roemer had no background or experience with South Asian affairs when he took this job. In my experience it...
Defense Minister AK Antony in Washington, talks business
“We think we have the finest military hardware in the world, and if India is upgrading its defence capabilities, they should buy American,” P.J. Crowley, U.S. State Department spokesman, said following Indian Defense Minister A.K. Antony’s meeting with Hillary Clinton. “Our understanding is that some of those decisions are coming...