Sir, You have rightly highlighted the concerns of thoughtful Indians. History bears testimony to the fact that whenever the Superpowers where involved, it has only brought ruination of the land. The worst culprit is the US. The 20th century provides a damning indictment of the direct intervention of the US. In country after country it has only heralded ruination and unprecendented damage. The present day casualties being Iraq and Afghanistan and Pakistan is well on its way to become one more addition. It is not surprising that India with its impoverished millions chose to stay away from the great power blocs. It is difficult to understand why our leaders choose to ignore this dismal record and to barter our national pride and self interest in this manner.
