As far as India is concerned, we see Pakistan as the primary source of terrorism across the region, and in terms of international terrorism as well. |
Attacks are made so that our capacity for development and attracting investment are hurt. The target is economic. |
I don't think there will be any kind of long-term impact. There will be some symbolism. We will pretend to give some aid, they will express their gratitude. That's about it, |
I think the reason why Pakistan has rejected Indian overtures in this case are the consequence of that long history of suspicion and hostility. You cannot do otherwise from a Pakistani perspective, ... They would not like Indian personnel, doctors, army men on the ground in that area. |
It has become very difficult for states to sponsor terrorism now and militants have been deterred from proceeding with many of their plans. |
It is by far the most serious problem India is facing today. We are only just beginning to respond and there is no question it will spread significantly before it is contained. |
It is one of the most sustainable anti- state ideologies and movements. Unless something radical is done in terms of a structural revolution in rural areas, you will see a continuous expansion of Maoist insurrection. |
The idea is to hurt India's capacity for growth and development, its capacity to attract foreign investment. |
The present obsession with a single ideological source of terrorism -- Islamist extremism -- is contributing to a dangerous disregard of other and rising dangers. |
There is a growing realization in South Asia that peace is vital for economic prosperity. An amicable solution to Kashmir is key to peace and development in the subcontinent. |
They are the same group. They are what we could call a front organization. |
This is a great error of judgment and the country will pay for this for decades. |
This is utter nonsense, entirely unrealistic and contrary to the lessons of recent history. |
We can say that about a quarter of the country is in the grips of the problem. |
Yes, the government is waking up to the threat now, but that does not mean it has any strategic plan. |