WOLLERAU, SWITZERLAND Scientific fraud, plagiarism, and ghost writing are increasingly being reported in the news media, creating the impression that misconduct has become a widespread and omnipresent evil in scientific research. But these reports are more an example of sensationalist media latching on to a hot topic than a true account of the deterioration of scientific values.

It is willing to co produce with India some smaller defensive systems, such as Javelin anti tank missiles, in order to pave the way for more multi billion dollar deals for US made systems. The Indian media are doing their part to strengthen the illusion of progress, latching onto the phrase closest partners in their acclaim for the agreement.