you speak sense shiva.. the others allow emotions to take over!
US is weak at the moment and want us! And, it is the right moment for us to get whatever we need from US. who cares abt strategic alliance with US. If they(US) r ruthless, we are also ruthless. Say a 'half yes' to get our nukes.. then we'll take our decisions when the real 'strategic issues' come. If that good for India, with US, then with US OR without US.
We haven't made any commitment to China to make them great at our expense. May be the Commies have made - that is dangerous