This step should have been taken long time ago.India should extend its footprint.The argument that we should also look at our internal security holds no water.This is a very myopic view.Look at what China has done in sudan.They are taking out oil in Sudan and thier refineries are guarded by their security forces in Darfur.60% of trade of Sudan is with China.Do you think China is doing it for Charity.All over the world the Chinese beat us in bagging tenders for Oil wells.You cannot go into these countries without solid backing.The more reach and influence we have the more secure we will be.And for this you have to have guts.At present India is all air and no muscle.This step has been long overdue.
