surajmal Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 Views of Bharat Karnad http://www.asianage.com/columnists/endless-delusion-899 Preparing to beat up on small countries, such as Pakistan, has actually hurt IndiaÃÔ reputation. If a country cannot distinguish the strategically-consequential China threat from small-time danger on its western flank, can it be relied on to make reasonable judgments on issues of war and peace that Security Council permanent members are called upon to do? Worse, IndiaÃÔ Pakistan fixation has permitted China, as an ÅÂll- weather friend? to intrude into South Asian affairs and shrink IndiaÃÔ natural sphere of influence. With IndiaÃÔ preening posture against Pakistan turning into a ÅÕail between legs attitude once China enters the scene, IndiaÃÔ image in the world has taken a hit. Pakistan may not have a veto but its patron, China, does and to date Beijing has exercised it cleverly. The Chinese Premier, Wen Jiabao, recently asked India to disengage from the G-4 effort as it involves Japan. Of course, should Delhi be foolish enough to follow the Chinese advice, Beijing will next stop IndiaÃÔ entry on the pretext of the unresolved Kashmir dispute. Another Piece: This is a transcript of a discussion he had titled "Rethinking Indian Policies Towards Pakistan" at an American Think Tank last november. http://www.ndu.edu/inss/docUploaded/Bharat%20Karnad%20Transcript.pdf This another discussion regarding potential India US alliance with regards to China. Karnad again reiterates change in mindset with regards to Pakistan and growing a spine when dealing with China (see from 5:00 - 24:00 for Karnad's monologue) http://www.heritage.org/events/2011/11/us-india-engagement#watch I sort of agree with this stance assuming Pakistan Military pulls back on its obsession with spreading terror in India.
achilles Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 See, it is simple. China is turning into the perceived USSR of this era. And the world needs a US-like country to balance the equation. At the moment, India is their best bet. But the problem is India lacks the will that a Super-Power, in the making or otherwise, should possess. The day we realize how powerful we are, the world will too. And as for Pakistan, we don't even need to worry about them. They pretty much shoot themselves in the foot at every given opportunity and the day we realize our power, they will withdraw into their shell peacefully.
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