India should contain Pakistan’s adventurism, China’s aggression

[beijingwalker]

India should contain Pakistan’s adventurism, China’s aggression
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 10:05

At a time when India aspires to become a superpower and a driving economic force of the 21st century, its directionless foreign policy is hurting its own interest. The inability of our politicians to make strong statements on the regular misdemeanours of Pakistan and China has given our hostile neighbours a chance to mock us at will.

The repeated Chinese incursions and ceasefire violations by Pakistan at the Line of Control (LoC) and other parts of the country are fallout of New Delhi’s weak foreign policy and the reluctance of our ruling class to put Beijing and Islamabad to task for their anti-India moves.


Let`s first look at Pakistan, which has been nurturing terrorist groups like the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) on its soil to engage India in a proxy war after being repeatedly defeated in full-fledged wars. The ceasefire violations by Pakistan and the infiltration bids along the border have also been on the rise with the Indian Army recently claiming that there has been 80 percent increase in such instances in the recent past. And in spite of taking strong action against Islamabad`s hostile attitude towards India, the Congress-led ruling coalition has been busy placating its allies and trying to save its face in view of its criticism due a number of scams unearthed during its two tenures. At a time when the nation is seething with anger, the ‘chalta hai’ attitude of our politicians is further demoralising our armed forces.

There is an urgent need to review our existing strategy to deal with Pakistan’s adventurism. The situation calls for giving a tactical response to stop the incident like the recent LoC attack and the cowardly design of Pakistan’s notorious spy agency, the ISI, and the beheading of Indian soldier by Pakistani troops earlier this year. The two incidents are of great concern and warrant an immediate change in our foreign policy vis-a-vis Pakistan and China.


The contradictory statements of Defence Minister AK Antony on the killing of five Indian soldiers by the Pakistani Army only reflects the insensitivity of our political leaders who appear to be less concerned about national security and people`s sentiments.

Antony had initially told the Parliament that "20 heavily-armed terrorists along with persons in Pakistan Army uniform" were responsible for the killings near the Line of Control. However, after huge uproar from the Opposition, the Defence Minister made a fresh statement saying that a specialist group of the Pakistan Army was involved in the attack and no attack on the Indian Army is possible without the help of the Pakistani Army, adding that the ties with Islamabad will also be reviewed. What apathy for the 1.2 billion plus people where the country’s Defence Minister is unknown of the facts?

Another ugly episode that transpired due to Antony’s statement was the tug of war between the Congress and BJP. The war of words between the two national parties over Antony’s goof up only showed that the political parties here spare no chance to attack its rivals, even if it concerns the country’s security and its integrity.

The biggest problem is that India`s foreign policy is not aimed at strengthening our strategic and national interests, but it is also influenced by the coalition politics, which many times comes in way of formulation of such policies that are required for safeguarding our long-term strategic goals.

In the wake of Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif expressing sorrow over the Loc incident and urging his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh to meet and discuss steps for strengthening the bilateral ties, New Delhi should welcome the move, but at the same time ensure that history doesn’t repeats itself and Indian diplomacy does not get outsmarted by the Pakistanis as it has always been. The Indian establishment needs to talk tough this time so that something concrete comes out of the Sharif-Singh meet and issues like cross-border terrorism, ceasefire violation are not put on the back burner.

‘Dragon’ – The biggest challenge

Ironically, when the world is seeing India as an emerging world power and a potent force to take on China, the politicians of this largest democracy are doing nothing to replace China’s “big brother” status in Asia. The political class lacks a clear vision and a roadmap to emerge as a great economic and military superpower. The words and deeds of our diplomats and politicians are often aimed at keeping the `Dragon` happy. They seem to be repeating the same mistake, which our late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru did by trusting Beijing and what transpired is a known fact.

China is vastly expanding its military and economy with every passing day and this is an alarming situation for our political administrators, who need to carefully design our response to Beijing. New Delhi urgently needs to warm up to countries like Japan, Vietnam, and Philippines, which have long standing land disputes with Beijing. Getting Japan onboard for investment in various sectors in India will be a huge boost for the latter`s economy. Besides, India should expand its influence in Vietnam, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and other South East Asian countries, and give these countries a sense of assurance that China is not the only `power centre` in Asia and together they can check the `Dragon` from rising.

India`s silence on China`s plans to create a dam along the Brahmaputra River, long standing border disputes and Beijing`s unfair trade practices have given the Chinese an upper hand, who consider India`s leadership as weak and indecisive. The continuous incursion of the PLA on the Indian side and New Delhi`s timid response to such aggression only exposes our vulnerability and weakness.

Our defence preparedness has recently taken a surge, but is still far behind China – thanks to our policies formulated by the learned politicians who still want to rely on other countries for importing arms and military hardware – for the reasons they best know.

India should engage with the United States more and take the Indo-US ties to a new high. New Delhi also needs to complement its "Look East policy" with America`s "re-balancing towards Asia". At this crucial juncture when `Uncle Sam` wants to maintain its hegemony in Asia, New Delhi should grab this opportunity and engage more with Washington, if it wants to take on China and Pakistan.

India should contain Pakistan

I agree with the bold part.

 

[Tshering22]

India should contain Pakistan’s adventurism, China’s aggression
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 10:05


India should contain Pakistan

I agree with the bold part.

I also agree with the bolded part.

It is the Panchsheel obsessed jokers who have been ruining this country's defence since they came to power.

But now it is all set to change.

Let's start afresh.

 

[Aslan]

India should contain Pakistan’s adventurism, China’s aggression
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 10:05


India should contain Pakistan

I agree with the bold part.

india should contain her media that runs crazy like a bi@ch in heat. Its one thing to have an issue on hand. But to blow it out of proportion like they do. Well..............................

 

[Tshering22]

india should contain her media that runs crazy like a bi@ch in heat. Its one thing to have an issue on hand. But to blow it out of proportion like they do. Well..............................

Killing our soldiers in our territory, is a major issue.

That's what media has said.

And that is quite a reason to get angry.

We are within our rights to oppose if our soldiers are killed inside our country.

You need to control your soldiers or simply face the music.

 

[China_Rising]

India should contain Pakistan’s adventurism, China’s aggression
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 10:05


India should contain Pakistan

I agree with the bold part.

Note the "for the reasons they best know".

Indeed we all know... Indians are not the genius engineers we were all led to believe.

 

[ghilzai]

Killing our soldiers in our territory, is a major issue.

That's what media has said.

And that is quite a reason to get angry.

We are within our rights to oppose if our soldiers are killed inside our country.

You need to control your soldiers or simply face the music.

And what music will you play, all the records are old and broken.

 

[LEGENDARY WARRIOR]

Killing our soldiers in our territory, is a major issue.

That's what media has said.

And that is quite a reason to get angry.

We are within our rights to oppose if our soldiers are killed inside our country.

You need to control your soldiers or simply face the music.

First of all: There is no evidence right now that such incident actually took place. People in your country believe what they want to believe.

Secondly: It would have been an issue if the incident had happened of international borders. It took place on LoC where causalities on both sides takes place.

 

[Ganges Zephyr]

Note the "for the reasons they best know".

Indeed we all know... Indians are not the genius engineers we were all led to believe.

Its loud and clear- "Kickbacks". Sorry to burst your bubble

 

[sree45]

Note the "for the reasons they best know".

Indeed we all know... Indians are not the genius engineers we were all led to believe.

The problem with India is it's corrupt politics and lack of world class educational infrastructure. Don't troll. Just a simple google search would show you how capable Indians are.

Do you know who invented "0", the basis for all calculations world wide? It was an Indian.

 

[China_Rising]

The problem with India is it's corrupt politics and lack of world class educational infrastructure. Don't troll. Just a simple google search would show you how capable Indians are.

Do you know who invented "0", the basis for all calculations world wide? It was an Indian.

I adore the fact that you have to go back thousands of years, to an invention people rarely acknowledge. And it's always the same invention; it's always "we invented zero". Is there nothing else you invented?

Additionally, no, Indians did not "invent" zero. It was "invented" independently by the Babylonians, Mayans and Indians, and the Babylonians themselves got their number system from the Sumerians, the first people in the world to develop a counting system.

Indians today are mostly below the poverty line with little food or clothes, and are largely an uneducated and illiterate people. Undoubtedly, there is no reason to think that these people are descended from the [very few] Indian inventors, which for all we know could have been the Indo-Aryans, which descended from Eastern Europe (and which "coincidentally" arrived in India at about the same time that these few Indian inventions have been attributed).

 

[BigDaddyWatch]

Bring it on India!

 

[sree45]

I adore the fact that you have to go back thousands of years, to an invention people rarely acknowledge. And it's always the same invention; it's always "we invented zero". Is there nothing else you invented?

Additionally, no, Indians did not "invent" zero. It was "invented" independently by the Babylonians, Mayans and Indians, and the Babylonians themselves got their number system from the Sumerians, the first people in the world to develop a counting system.

Indians today are mostly below the poverty line with little food or clothes, and are largely an uneducated and illiterate people. Undoubtedly, there is no reason to think that these people are descended from the [very few] Indian inventors, which for all we know could have been the Indo-Aryans, which descended from Eastern Europe (and which "coincidentally" arrived in India at about the same time that these few Indian inventions have been attributed).

You have conveniently choose to answer to only my second part.
Just do a google search about how many successful Indians(who are the best at what they do). Just look at the noble prizee winners of Indian origin (I am considering all the people who are born in India or to Indian parents, As your quotes are directly targeting the entire Indian race).

Last week there was a thread that there are approximately 3 million people of Indian origin living in USA and they have the highest household income of close to 90k dollars. Don't tell me that US is giving them that money for free and not on their capabilities. If we improve our Infrastructure, We can stop the brain drain and achieve things at a far greater pace.

As far as the $#it you posted, 0 was the most important invention of the modern era. So, I posted it. There are many many Indian inventions. List of Indian inventions and discoveries - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[China_Rising]

You have conveniently choose to answer to only my second part.
Just do a google search about how many successful Indians(who are the best at what they do). Just look at the noble prizee winners of Indian origin (I am considering all the people who are born in India or to Indian parents, As your quotes are directly targeting the entire Indian race).

Not the 'race', but more the inherent weakness of the culture. IQ can be discussed in another thread.

Nobel Prize winners of Indian origin? Care to list them? I found.... three in the Sciences (the only one's that should count).

Nobel laureates of India - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

There are more White Nobel Prize winners (who were foreign citizens during colonial rule) than there were ethnic Indians. That should tell you something.

Last week there was a thread that there are approximately 3 million people of Indian origin living in USA and they have the highest household income of close to 90k dollars. Don't tell me that US is giving them that money for free and not on their capabilities. If we improve our Infrastructure, We can stop the brain drain and achieve things at a far greater pace.

Yes, those are the highest IQ Indians, and you are comparing them to immigrants and natives who are largely of average IQ.

And I wouldn't exactly call zero an invention of the modern era. LOL.

 

[sree45]

Not the 'race', but more the inherent weakness of the culture. IQ can be discussed in another thread.

Nobel Prize winners of Indian origin? Care to list them? I found.... three in the Sciences (the only one's that should count).

Nobel laureates of India - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

There are more White Nobel Prize winners (who were foreign citizens during colonial rule) than there were ethnic Indians. That should tell you something.



Yes, those are the highest IQ Indians, and you are comparing them to immigrants and natives who are largely of average IQ.

And I wouldn't exactly call zero an invention of the modern era. LOL.

There are 7 nobel prize winners, who are of Indian origin. Compare that to your super duper power china, It has around 11.

Well, zero is the most important thing of the modern times. The computers are a direct results of binary system.

First you say Indians have 0 IQ. then you say Highest IQ Indians. First you say race, now you say culture. Make up your mind.

As far as am and India is concerned, Improvement in educational Infrastructure will help us to tap into the rural people who have brains and ability but lack quality education and we will be able to see more Indian contribution to the world.

 

[utraash]

I adore the fact that you have to go back thousands of years, to an invention people rarely acknowledge. And it's always the same invention; it's always "we invented zero". Is there nothing else you invented?

Additionally, no, Indians did not "invent" zero. It was "invented" independently by the Babylonians, Mayans and Indians, and the Babylonians themselves got their number system from the Sumerians, the first people in the world to develop a counting system.

Indians today are mostly below the poverty line with little food or clothes, and are largely an uneducated and illiterate people. Undoubtedly, there is no reason to think that these people are descended from the [very few] Indian inventors, which for all we know could have been the Indo-Aryans, which descended from Eastern Europe (and which "coincidentally" arrived in India at about the same time that these few Indian inventions have been attributed).

Typical Kaamena-unist..... I think u had too many zero in ur school days .........