Lindsey Ford

The Quad Joint Statement: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The Quad Joint Statement: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

By Lindsey Ford

There is much that feels reassuringly familiar about the joint statement that came out of the July 1 Quad meeting in DC, which maintains significant continuity in its overall tone and content. However, a close review also points to notable shifts that could erode the group’s regional influence over time.

Five Lessons for South Asia from the Middle East Crisis

Five Lessons for South Asia from the Middle East Crisis

By Lindsey Ford

The ongoing crisis in the Middle East — which involved Israeli and then U.S. strikes on Iranian targets, including nuclear facilities, as well as Iranian retaliation against Israel and U.S. bases — carries some important lessons for potential crises between India and Pakistan.

In Dealing with India and Pakistan, the U.S. Should Not Lose Sight of China

In Dealing with India and Pakistan, the U.S. Should Not Lose Sight of China

By Lindsey Ford

Trump’s eagerness to claim credit for defusing the India-Pakistan crisis, and his follow-on offer of facilitating broader talks between the two sides, kicked off a renewed debate about the bounds of Washington’s ability to play peacemaker in South Asia.