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2006-11-11 India-Pakistan

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Posted by john 2006-11-11 07:26|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 With a characteristic Asian feel for the balance of power, New Delhi has reached out to the superpower to counter-balance, in part, its giant neighbor and inevitable rival China.

Ahh, the subtle strategic masterstroke of the Asian feel for balance and counter-balance. So inscrutable to we imbalanced, ham-footed Westerners.

Posted by Excalibur 2006-11-11 08:37|| 2006-11-11 08:37|| Front Page Top

#2 The ancient Indian treatise on statecraft and power - the Arthashastra - written around 250 BC - presents the concept of the near and far emperors.

The near emperor is your enemy. He represents a challenge to your kingdom.
The far emperor is however a potential ally.

Posted by john 2006-11-11 08:59|| 2006-11-11 08:59|| Front Page Top

#3 Indias emergence as a strategic equal of China is a good thing for the world, so long as New Delhi and Beijing manage their inevitable competition effectively.

That's our job, not theirs.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2006-11-11 09:24|| 2006-11-11 09:24|| Front Page Top

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