India: Which way?

India’s terrorist attacks have created a political minefield. As the Mumbai massacre which has killed at least 130 and injured nearly 300 is brought to an end, the next priority is to mitigate the fallout. India is no stranger to such tasks, but the targeting of tourists and iconic landmarks in the financial district make this recovery effort a particularly delicate matter. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is being pulled in two directions. At home, national elections must be held by May 2009. The...