The typical US politician simply refuses to treat India as a Sovereign nation at par as a legal entity with them which ought to be accorded equal rights, atleast what they give to China!
It is not only misinformed distrust, which is in plentiful supply, but something less sinister.
Such people can be persuaded via proper communication, but it will take time.
RE:The simply can not see India yet
by dull roots on Jul 20, 2007 04:08 PM Permalink
India is looking for US to remove ITS road block, and not looking for any approval from US. If they refuse, then there would be alternative appraoches, less palatable to US, but conforiming to international laws from India. If they desire to forego Indian partnership per NSSP and hold Hyde act sacrosanct, they would have made a their choice.
RE:The simply can not see India yet
by dull roots on Jul 20, 2007 04:34 PM Permalink
India's primary intent is economic development in a secure environment. How it clashes with American interests, one fails to see.
RE:The simply can not see India yet
by dull roots on Jul 20, 2007 04:46 PM Permalink
As things stand, Hyde Act has created serious misgivings about US intent, atleast of their politicians, if not diplomats, in India. It is better for Indo-US relations to have no-deal than any compromise of Indian rights.
RE:The simply can not see India yet
by dull roots on Jul 20, 2007 05:37 PM Permalink
There is no need for India to recognize any 'internal' US law. What is the guarantee that they will not pass another Hyde Act-II in future and insist India to conform. Such a step would be an invitation to becoming a US dominon.
RE:RE:The simply can not see India yet
by dull roots on Jul 20, 2007 05:41 PM Permalink
Unless there is a honourable deal consistent with the original agreement, it is better to say a polite no to the deal. If US turns a 'rogue wolf' as it did in 1971, the equations would be bit different.
RE:RE:The simply can not see India yet
by dull roots on Jul 20, 2007 05:46 PM Permalink
In 1989, India was constrained, as a stop-gap arrangement to call its Agni as 'technology demonstrator' while the terror infrastructure was unleashed on India. They might try something equally 'smart' this time around for non-conformance to Hyde Act. This a perennial risk lawful India carries when dealing with these real-politik stalwarts.
