Why do we harbour the notion that India and the Us are natural allies. To that country, the only goal in asia and indeed the rest of teh world is containment. Incidentally China has the same agenda. To both a resurgent India with no Pak problems is not good news. They will look to manage India in a low level equilibrium, that only seems (not really) accepts India as a regional power. Why only the US, which has billions of dollars and jobs in China, with a huge trade deficit is not willing to be anti-china openly, it is also Japan. All the anti-Japan protests did not stop the Chinese premier from clinching landmark energy deals with Japan. And for all its pro US credentials and anti-China sentiment, Did Japan support India on the Nuclear deal with the US? The answer is no. Even Japan cannot risk offending its powerful neighbour. So lets stop living in pipe dreams. The US is only as good as a Japan or a China.
RE:More hope than reality
by anil b on Apr 12, 2007 01:43 PM Permalink
yep,
The only thing we have in common is with arabs and pakisthan .not even central asia or turkey or iran which thinks they are like europeans .only arabs , indians and pakistanis have same cultural affinity expect for their religion which is the main issue between them .
RE:More hope than reality
by Dinesh Sharma on Apr 12, 2007 03:54 PM Permalink
very well said.. every country keeps its National Interest in mind while taking any step .. as India did at the time of Voting against Iran in UN . India & US / China can never be good friends ,as they will never stop their support to pakistan due to their strategic & economical Interest & India cant ignore this fact , as pakistan is a mega stopping block in its emerging economic & poltical power struggle.
The emerging world order portrayed is undisputable. But indeed we need to build India internally before we look external.. At least concurrently with our efforts in global arena. One is forced to be skeptical looking at our social / human index...we seem far behind on these accounts...Our statistics of economic growth, defence, science and tech and vibrant media may seem impressive. But ground realities of poor and irresponsible politicking, corruption as a way of life are really disturbing and certainly the greatest restraining force in realizing the scenarios being talked about in you article. Let us therefore not loose sight of realties and concentrate our efforts in awakening the giant nation that we are%u2026.
RE:Emerging India
by nitin gupta on Apr 12, 2007 12:01 PM Permalink
but the question is- HOW DO YOU DO IT?? how do you bring in money into india and distribute the benefits equally to the poorest of poor? where do you start?
do you clean up the politics first? the corruption first? the poverty? the religious fanatics? the separatists????
The emerging world order portrayed is undisputable. But indeed we need to build India internally before we look external.. At least concurrently with our efforts in global arena. One is forced to be skeptical looking at our social / human index...we seem far behind on these accounts...Our statistics of economic growth, defence, science and tech and vibrant media may seem impressive. But ground realities of poor and irresponsible politicking, corruption as a way of life are really disturbing and certainly the greatest restraining force in realizing the scenarios being talked about in you article. Let us therefore not loose sight of realties and concentrate our efforts in awakening the giant nation that we are%u2026.
RE:muslims pls leave India
by mohamed rayees on Apr 12, 2007 01:04 PM Permalink
who are u to say leave our country?? stupid.... it is peoples like saleemyusuf(unmatured idiot) & U-jayaraj(kottai illatha potta naii)should leave india. then see the country growth.......
Its the time we should realise that the dissimalarities between us are shrinking and the global harmony and co - operation has become the theme of development.
All seems well for the future of india.. POTENTIALLY..!!
But will india really rise?? do any of our politicians have the vision and capability to make india grow at its full potential? NO... and if the politicians dont do it, then india can nevr progress..
we are all staring at the clouds of prosperity right above us.. but who will pull them down?? or will they just pass us and rain over china??
RE:India's future
by RAJA DURAI on Apr 12, 2007 11:30 AM Permalink
why should we wait for our politicians, lets do it, lets do it, lets start by building groups that can take this country far ahead, and in little time the group will change the way the politicians think and act
I think india should first sort out domastic mess before they put thier hand on glabal mess.
We have nexalites, ISI sponsered terrorism, NE problem etc. Present Govt. Least bothered on these issues, they r only worried of next election and Power for thier gandhi clan. That is y these caste based reservation, freebies for certain communities who vote for them in future.
So Govt and congress busy in deviding the nation, so no time to care for all these roles.
I am Indian but Indian govt. caste based policy makes me feel no patriotism. What is the use of paying tax as all money is given to so called low caste based policies. I dont care for India's security.
RE:I dont care for India's security.
by raghavendra k on Apr 12, 2007 12:54 PM Permalink
It is not Muslims resonsible for this view , but mullas who rule them still want to maintain their control over masses by spreading hateredness. Well Let us stop all these BUll Shit try to ASK YOUSELF WHAT U CAN DO for betterment of our country instead of asking what country had done for u
RE:I dont care for India's security.
by vinod chaudhary on Apr 12, 2007 12:46 PM Permalink
Well India cant expect patriotism from a Muslims because of their by born betrayel nature ..and dont worry its Hindus who are giving India a good name and fame by their skill and sharp knowledge not the Muslims...you people are just burden on India..sooner or later you will have to leave this country..
RE:RE:I dont care for India's security.
by mohamed rayees on Apr 12, 2007 01:47 PM Permalink
mrvinod chaudhary what kind of patriotism do u expect from muslims.first of all stop bluffing if one person is a prostitue,it is foolish to say that entiere society is like that.
RE:I dont care for India's security.
by Rajesh Murthy on Apr 12, 2007 12:45 PM Permalink
Are your Tax Assessed?. Usually Urban Hindus are assessed. Well im sure you are not, after paying hard earned money and paying taxes tendency is to speak for and not against the country
RE:I dont care for India's security.
by arun srivastava on Apr 12, 2007 10:35 AM Permalink
You people only care for Islam. You are worried about Saddam Husain. Osama type of people. You never care for the contry you live. Same on you.
RE:RE:RE:I dont care for India's security.
by cattamanchi chaitanya on Apr 12, 2007 11:11 AM Permalink
why shame on us , it is worse to have a caste based reservation system which sucks ...So only many people dont mind leaving India ..
RE:I dont care for India's security.
by Kaushik Das on Apr 12, 2007 08:42 PM Permalink
Sorry, guys, but I have to support saleem in this - it is his frustration with caste based policies. I do not support his lack of concern over security but it seems like that is said out of frustration. Otherwise, the kind of muslims you are targetting would not write openly like this. They would rather show themselves as patriotic and bite you behind.
RE:China, Pakistan or any one can be friend with any body, but only India friend is problem, why
by karthik krishnan on Apr 12, 2007 11:07 AM Permalink
Because the lion is surrounded by lot of foxes.Lion is a Lion.It is safe & those with it are safe always.
RE:China, Pakistan or any one can be friend with any body, but only India friend is problem, why
by Rajesh Murthy on Apr 12, 2007 12:47 PM Permalink
Excellent Take! Kudos to you
RE:Another Lapdog of US
by karthik krishnan on Apr 12, 2007 11:05 AM Permalink
But, Saddam is different.There is no way US can act like that to India. Do you know why. Indians are the best.
RE:Another Lapdog of US
by RAJA DURAI on Apr 12, 2007 11:33 AM Permalink
well, if us wants to act like iraq on us, they will surely learn their lessons, thry cant even exercise their power against north korea
