Number: R40087
Title: Terrorist Attacks in Mumbai, India, and Implications for U.S. Interests
Authors: K. Alan Kronstadt, Specialist in South Asian Affairs 
Abstract: Potential issues for the 111th Congress with regard to India include legislation that would foster greater U.S.-India counterterrorism relations. With regard to Pakistan, congressional attention has focused and is likely to remain focused on the programming and potential further conditioning of U.S. foreign assistance, including that related to security and counterterrorism. Also, major U.S. arms sales to both countries are likely to be proposed, and these would require the (implicit) endorsement of Congress. This report reviews the most recent major incidence of terrorism in India and its possible connection to elements inside Pakistan. It then considers some implications for both countries, as well as for U.S. interests.
Pages: 19
Date: December 19, 2008