Breakup of USSR led to a power imbalance. There was no one to challenge the mighty Americans. India had to re look at her foreign policies and with the passage of time we showed more inclination towards USA for everything right from defence, nuclear deal or complaining the wrong deeds of our neighbors.
But how good is this for India as a country who is sorrounded by 'not so friendly' neighbours. US president will be arriving in India with a long list of demand that includes defence deal worth USD 12 billion plus. This will make US the biggest supplier of arms. Apart from that it will provide the much needed impetus to US economy and supposedly provide employement to 60K Americans.
Giving job to Americans is not my concernce but can we depend on US for arms. In the past we have seen that Americans are the first to pull the strings whenver there is some aggression shown by us on borders. They have the critical technologies which they are not going to share. This makes the deal more vulnerable.US will have the control on the much needed spare parts or the supporting equipments and, they can stop the supply in the event of any aggression from our side.
We should maintain a balance. Although Russia is not that powerful but we can undertake joint arms development. Brahmos is a best example. Together we can develop better weapons which will not only serve the purpose of both countries but help economically grow . India and Russia have recently agreed to co-develop the world’s premier fighter. This will be a step ahead of the US Air Force’s F-22 Raptor, which currently rules the skies. The deal will get finalised some where in December when Russia's president visits India.
Russia had remain our time tested friend hence in future also i still believe this will be the only country apart from Israel which can help India without asking any questions.
Obama's visit is more like a businessman's trip who will come here and sign some deals or pressurise India to sign. US corporates have a huge say in any policy making and such a strong lobby will definitely ask for more from him.
I dont think the current government is in a position to act . Some times we forgot that we are also an independent nation and no one dictate us. Hey waheguru ji hamarey PM ko sadbudhi dena.
But how good is this for India as a country who is sorrounded by 'not so friendly' neighbours. US president will be arriving in India with a long list of demand that includes defence deal worth USD 12 billion plus. This will make US the biggest supplier of arms. Apart from that it will provide the much needed impetus to US economy and supposedly provide employement to 60K Americans.
Giving job to Americans is not my concernce but can we depend on US for arms. In the past we have seen that Americans are the first to pull the strings whenver there is some aggression shown by us on borders. They have the critical technologies which they are not going to share. This makes the deal more vulnerable.US will have the control on the much needed spare parts or the supporting equipments and, they can stop the supply in the event of any aggression from our side.
We should maintain a balance. Although Russia is not that powerful but we can undertake joint arms development. Brahmos is a best example. Together we can develop better weapons which will not only serve the purpose of both countries but help economically grow . India and Russia have recently agreed to co-develop the world’s premier fighter. This will be a step ahead of the US Air Force’s F-22 Raptor, which currently rules the skies. The deal will get finalised some where in December when Russia's president visits India.
Russia had remain our time tested friend hence in future also i still believe this will be the only country apart from Israel which can help India without asking any questions.
Obama's visit is more like a businessman's trip who will come here and sign some deals or pressurise India to sign. US corporates have a huge say in any policy making and such a strong lobby will definitely ask for more from him.
I dont think the current government is in a position to act . Some times we forgot that we are also an independent nation and no one dictate us. Hey waheguru ji hamarey PM ko sadbudhi dena.
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To some extend i agree with the views that you have expressed. I think US does not command such a position where in they will run governments on their terms. i think Dr. Singh made that point very clear during the Joint press conference, where he said that india is not in teh business to take US jobs. He also made his stand clear on Pakistan's issue. Overall i think your prayers were heard and Dr. Singh did put up a bold front before the Business Man Obama
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