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| The U.S. Wants India as a Real Ally, Not Another Helpless Dependent | |
| 2020-07-27 | |
Indeed, the latest bloodshed in the Himalayas, in which the People’s Republic of China is widely seen as the aggressor, pushed Indian analysts to contemplate the desirability of forging a military alliance with America. Editorialized the Hindustan Times: New Delhi should "double down on its partnership with the U.S.... and be a part of any club that seeks to contain Chinese power." Researcher Sushant Sareen suggested the choice was between reinforcing failure and making a new policy "which involves a much closer alliance with the U.S. and its allies." It’s an idea that may appeal to more than a few policymakers in Washington. How better to encircle the PRC than add some military bases in South Asia? Yet America’s objective should not be to collect another hapless defense dependent, which justifies its anemic military efforts by relying on a U.S. security guarantee. Rather, Washington should seek partners that cooperate with America to enhance American security, especially by increasing the size, sophistication, effectiveness, and reach of their own militaries. | |
| Posted by:Frank G |
| #8 The Democratic party policy on Israel has already failed in India True dat. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2020-07-27 22:51 |
| #7 Any policy that depends upon Peaceful Muslims is likely to fail. |
| Posted by: rjschwarz 2020-07-27 16:55 |
| #6 The Democratic party policy on Israel has already failed in India |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2020-07-27 14:08 |
| #5 Supporting allies like India with arms sales and training means is a far better strategy than trying to do everything ourselves. |
| Posted by: rjschwarz 2020-07-27 13:04 |
| #4 one reason China might feel free to kill Indian soldiers — but not Japanese or Taiwanese troops — is that Japan and Taiwan are sheltering under a U.S. security umbrella. It's because they don't share a border with China, genius. The last thing the US needs is more worthless, needy allies. We don't get any gratitude, just gimme gimme gimme followed by abuse for having a military. It's the no-win situation. The only winning move is not to play. |
| Posted by: Maggie Poodle6767 2020-07-27 12:20 |
| #3 India has been leaning towards the US more and more during Republican Administrations. It's a natural alliance for both if they consider China a possible threat. India's main problem is half their individual states are Communist and the rest are corrupt so their internal economy is gonna be crippled until they figure that out. |
| Posted by: rjschwarz 2020-07-27 11:05 |
| #2 Too true. India's leadership is nothing if not foolish and corrupt. But on the other hand, they are still an actual democracy, and they have to be worried that if they don't do anything to make life painful for China, their days will be numbered. Especially after a direct attack on their borders. |
| Posted by: Vernal Hatrick 2020-07-27 08:35 |
| #1 But does the Indian government want this? Remember the Non-Aligned Nations fantasy of days past? |
| Posted by: magpie 2020-07-27 00:24 |