danger007
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Actually this is probably true. One thing that needs to be conceded to the Indians are their political moves of the past half century. By constantly picking the middle ground, they have played it safe and succeeded because of it. Now, as they are gaining increasing clout due to the rapid economic development, the Indian government will begin to pick sides in a more concrete manner in future conflicts and issues. But, this will not be a result of American pressure or that of any other nation.
The Indians will do what serves their interests. Always having kept their distance from allying too closely with any one nation, today they find themselves in a powerful enough position that such an alliance is no longer even a requirement to climb the global hierarchy.
I expect the Indians to oppose the Chinese, mainly because history has taught us there is guaranteed conflict when two powers begin competing for the same limited resources. When and if that happens, it will not be a decision made by the Americans. Judging by their poker-like political actions to date, they may just let the Chinese and Americans duke it out (figuratively, at least for now) and may sit back and enjoy their own relative peace, till they are in a position to make power plays of their own. It has been Indian policy to date and has worked wonders, one of sitting quietly and accumulating friends till the time comes to cash in the advantage.
i agree with your post..... Many members over here are not understanding how powerful US is...... they built missile shield EU and in their ally states ..... to protect the US from missile threat... we don't even know what kinda secret weapons they have...... china is not powerful to face the US alone or even with Russia..... First of all china should recognize the importance of allies , even they are small in size but will be useful.... without making good relationship with neighbors no country will become great power..... but china keep trying to bully vietnam, ASEAN countries etc.... and India clearly have no interest to invite US into our land to contain china....