Sir, Praful Bidwai is an expert on writing garbage. He goes on and on about the need for left wing economic polices. The fact of the matter is that these policies have failed all over the world including the former Soviet Union and China. He goes on endlessly criticising the so called pro american foreign policy. It is beyong Bidwai to understand that in today's world with the unrivalled dominance of hyperpower America any other course would be suicidal. Bidwai must realise that the Soviet Union is no longer there and the space available to powers like India has diminished considerably. We must in national security interests strenthen relations with the United States and Israel. Also, 100000 indians make America their home every year. We must be grateful to the U.S. for this. It is a rare occasion indeed for Praful Bidwai to write logically. I do not understand why Rediff inflicts this out dated guy on us regularly. Dr.G.N.Seetharam Australia