madam nalini singh, It is true that the subcontinent was partitioned to create Pakistan comprising of muslim majotity areas.Our aging politicians meekly accepted this political decision to be able govern what is now Bharat.The only problem with Pakistan is the Kashmir issue, which again lingers because of our mishandling the matter.But look at China:every now and then they are adding new indian territories as disputed areas and later claiming them as their own.At this rate,they may even start claiming the whole of Assam and the entire northeast as their territory very soon.It is therefore statesmanship to accomodate Pakistan by implementing any legally binding international obligations.We can forge a friendship treaty with Pakistan.That will leave us free to face the real challenge posed by China.In this context the nuke deal is ill advised,as energy security or any other security, cannot take precedence over national security.Can anyone even imagine any country, including the US,to involve itself directly in armed confrontation on the side of india,if we are in a war or warlike situation with China?The US and the European Union have lot more economic stakes in China than in India, and this will dictate policy.So,we should become mighty ourselves,not just economically but militarily as well.Remember that China grew military muscles simultaneously while growing economic muscles.
