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Earlier this year, in the wake of the terrorist attacks by the 'Indian Mujahideen', Pragati had argued that war has already been declared on us, that it is necessary to recognise it for what it is, and prepare the nation to confront it. Unfortunately, even as the political class tied itself into knots while playing to its numerous partisan interests, India's enemies planned and pulled off an attack that will have far-reaching consequences not just for us, but for the whole world. Even before these attacks, we had intended to focus the December 2008 issue on domestic aspects of counter-terrorism policy. So this issue covers both the geopolitical and internal security dimensions of India's strategic response to terrorism.

In addition to this, you'll find in this issue articles examining how India could make the most out of the India-US nuclear deal and the NSG waiver; taking stock of Bangladeshi politics as it prepares to return to representative government; and a review of two recent books on Pakistan since 2001.