Of the many differences between Pakistan and India, one of the more important is the development of the educational systems in the two countries. Over time India has been able to develop science and technology institutions that match those in the West. Fed by a large population, India has overtaken China and is now the world's most populous country. There are millions of people in India who want to be educated in modern sciences and technologies.

The institutions are churning out well-educated young people who cannot be absorbed by the domestic economy. Indian analysts argue that the country lacks the infrastructure to absorb the educated, meaning that many professionals see migration as the most viable path. Canada, Britain and even China have highlighted their openness to skilled workers from India, which could lead to a realignment of global talent flows. There are now several large Indian diaspora in several parts of the world. "These people who want to leave India might stay only because there is no option," said Ashwini Deshpande, the head of the economics department of Ashoka University. "But if India wants to benefit from their expertise, then India needs to develop that ecosystem."

Germany – faced with a serious demographic problem (a declining and aging population) is making a determined effort to bring well-trained and qualified Indians to the country. Germany's ambassador to India made a pitch for skilled Indians to go to his country. His statement was a direct jab at the United States over its crackdown on the arrival of foreigners to their country including those badly needed by........

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