Burma =========== Even before the cold war unwound in 1989-1991, China had begun sweeping Burma into its sphere of influence with a combination of economic, diplomatic, and military ties. China was the first country to come to the assistance of Burma's reviled and isolated ruling junta after it came to power in 1988. By mid-1993, it was estimated that the Burmese junta had acquired $1.4 billion worth of tanks, aircraft, artillery, and other arms from China. The junta, which has been chronically short of foreign exchange, obtained the arms on undisclosed but highly favorable terms.(6) Indian government officials say that Burma, in turn, has, among other things, granted China access to a reconnaissance facility on Great Coco Island in the Bay of Bengal where it can monitor Indian naval and air activities. There are also unconfirmed but persistent reports that China has agreed to construct a deepwater port in Burma on the understanding that the Chinese navy could have access to the port. Now this means serious trouble on our EASTERN FLANK. The Indian Army needs to seriously consider Invading Burma and installing a Democratic and Friendly Government there. We need to TIME our actions Perfectly Sometime during the Beijing Games when China's Eyes are else where Or when China is engaged with Taiwan. A Lightning strike by Indian Army Units supported by Airpower and Naval units to the South. The Indian Army needs to seriously think of forming a MARINE wing of half a million troops.
RE:The Burma QUESTON
by Vishnu Sharma on Sep 14, 2007 04:54 AM Permalink
Take a Look at the Map of Burma: http://www.geoatlas.com/downloads/asia/bump/myanmar.jpg
The Topology favors us. The side bordering China has a series of Mountains. We need Land, Air, Naval,Marine and Alpine forces to bring about the subjugation of Burma. Once this is done. We can Install Aung San Kyu Yi as Head of state. The Burmese people will welcome us as liberators.
RE:RE:The Burma QUESTON
by Venkatesa Prabhu on Sep 14, 2007 06:05 AM Permalink
I am not so certain ... we helped the Bangladeshi people and today we all know the real situation ... China would do anything to create problems for India ... Besides, their moutain divisions outnubmer us by a factor of 7 ... your theory is too simplistic ... yes, we should strengthen our forces on the eastern flank ... but the thought of lightning strike is quite ridiculous.
RE:The Burma QUESTON
by Pratip Sen Gupta on Sep 14, 2007 06:10 AM Permalink
Remember Bangladesh? 36 years ago we were welcomed as liberators. The euphoria faded very quickly. Bangladesh is now openly anti India and harbors terrorist and other enemies of India.
The lesson there is that India must not meddle with other countries but spend its money and efforts to become economically strong and eradicate many of its social evils.
RE:The Burma QUESTON
by Vishnu Sharma on Sep 14, 2007 10:14 AM Permalink
The problem with Bangladesh was that we withdrew our Army from there. We should have worked out an arrangement with Mujib where we handle defense and foreign affairs of Bangladesh while they concentrate on Parliamentary democracy and their economy. The same we have with Bhutan. It was foolish to release 90,000 Paki prisoners also. Anyway, Burmese are really fed up with the Military regime which has denied all freedom. What I want is this. We need Massive Indian Armed forces Presence on the Eastern flank. I want Indian Army to be 5 million strong with 18 Armoured *Tank* divisions Consisting of 9000 tanks 9 Alpine Divisions, with Specialized units who can operate in Winter conditions. 3 Paratroop divisions. 9 Motorized Infantry We need a special Desert force in the West called the Thar Corps which will consist of 5 of the Nine Armored divisions trained specially to fight in Desert Conditions. Half a Million MARINES who will work in Tandem with our Navy. Our Airforce should expand to be three times its current size. Our Navy needs a couple of Aircraft Carriers in addition to the one we have. We need a strong submarine force of 75-100 Submarines, 4 of which are Nuclear.
Once we Augment our forces like this no one will try to pull our tail.
