If India does nuclear test, this agreement gets cancelled. But
(1) USA will take back all the machinery / equipments / technology supplied to India thus far.
(2) Those 14 plants will continue to be under scanner irrespective of the status of the agreement.
On the other hand, if any of the commitments given by USA is breached by them, then there is no clause for cancelling this agreement.
The agreement is apparently like this... USA can either hug India or slap India. India will not ask why are we hugged or why are we slapped. On the other hand, India cannot hug or slap USA for breach of agreement.
RE:If US Breaches, how can India safe guard IETE aggreement
by Sandeep on Aug 05, 2008 01:19 PM Permalink
1. USA can not take back anything. This is not like a small generator set sent by US. They can stop further supply of fuel. 2. If you have 8 reactors to do research in, why do you even care about rest 14. Just a waste of time. India can also walk away from the deal if it comes to that point. Then India will very likely have to face sanctions and be prepared for that eventuality.
Bush is not doing a charity work. He will get a feather in his cap of successfully finishing something which he started and engaging India, a rising power closely. MMS is also in a hurry for same reasons. He wants to finish this off and he is confident it will be beneficial for India and wants the one to do this as this will be remembered in future if things go well as it should be.
