I do not agree with the contention of the Author. Even though the accord was mutually signed by the heads of the two countries, subsequent governments in Lanka ditched it, with the result that Indian Peace Keeping force was viewed as an occupying army in Lanka. They (the Indian army) was fighting a war with LTTE and the Lankan government was criticizing India for illegally maintaining the army there. Indian Army personnel were dying at the hands of LTTE and the Lankan Government was watching the Tamasha. Indian Army was severely demoralized because of this. A signatory to the UN charter can send a peace keeping force to another country only through UN. The unitary Superpower called the USA do not care for this. Whenever USA send their Army without UN sanction, India has always criticized it at various forums. So, how can India do the same mistake which USA is doing? Author likes it because It not only acknowledged India's pre-eminence in the region but also established its credentials as a military power. Suppose China does the same thing in Nepal for the same reason. Is it acceptable to you Sir?
