tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post3230253027688721759..comments2024-03-28T05:22:10.255-07:00Comments on Broadsword by Ajai Shukla - Strategy. Economics. Defence.: India sits pretty in Tawang, Dalai Lama visit rattles BeijingBroadswordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-87184677067591856682017-04-10T01:11:14.261-07:002017-04-10T01:11:14.261-07:00@Anonymous -I am not important but I want my PM an...@Anonymous -I am not important but I want my PM and FM to use concepts of Chanakya, Game Theory and plain strategy than Gita. And, BTW, you are misquoting Gita, as many do these days.Alok Asthanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05362507906160748320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-23957938760220133672017-04-08T08:13:15.756-07:002017-04-08T08:13:15.756-07:00Alok Asthana Ji - Please read Bhagwad Gita to help...Alok Asthana Ji - Please read Bhagwad Gita to help clear your views. It is the duty to resist evil and wrongdoing, when it is obviously so. Taking care of the economy is also our duty at the same time. Derelictions of either duties is against self-interest. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-60192064352235291942017-04-06T23:57:54.006-07:002017-04-06T23:57:54.006-07:00Ajai, thanks for writing this article. You have no...Ajai, thanks for writing this article. You have noted some well-known constructs in our local geopolitics. In trying to estimate the trajectory of the local geopolitics, a few recent developments are worth highlighting pertaining specifically to PRC, in order of importance,<br />1) PRC blocks India's entry to NSG.<br />2) PRC does not approve of reforms to the UNSC.<br />3) PRC has enhanced military alliance with Pakistan to negate our response in PoK.<br />4) PRC vetoes India's move to designate a known-terrorist.<br />5) PRC threatens India on SCS issue over UNCLOS.<br />6) PRC threatens India on Dalai Lama & Tawang.<br /><br />Given this openly negative attitude towards India, it is worth understanding India's actions and options thus far,<br />1) India still does not publicly paint PRC negatively (similar to Pakistan).<br />2) India still hopes for bilateral trade as means of positive diplomacy.<br />3) India still is not adequately prepared for border conflicts.<br />4) India still hasn't understood the importance of manufacturing.<br />5) India still fears encirclement by PRC using our neighbors! such as Nepal, Bangladesh, SriLanka and Maldives.<br />6) India still does not seem confident in its partnership with Vietnam, Mongolia, Myanmar, Indonesia. Other than defence equipment there is no vision and impetus on collaboration/partnership for bilateral trade or regional Economic grouping such as BRICS with these nations.<br /><br />It it this very problem of under-confidence among Indians that prevents India from pursuing complex initiatives and convincing others to join us in our vision.<br />Here are our options,<br />1) Pursue complex initiatives boldly w/o regards to consequences (Manned SPACE missions, Clean Air, Rapid Transportation and easy connectivity to remote areas particularly NE via Myanmar, Article 370, High Tech Manufacturing, Robotics, AI, Population control irrespective of faith, Overhaul Justice system to dispense cases swiftly)<br />2) Roti, Kapda aur Makaan was the slogan of yesteryears (although we haven't achieved much there). Make a new meaningful slogan "Har Ek Samaan, Mera Bharat Mahaan" (Everyone is same in status, which makes us great). Be it gender inequality or economic disparity, such conditions should be eliminated to make India Great. <br />3) Make it abundantly clear to PRC, the Nukes are not for Pakistan, but reserved for them.<br />4) Don't loose focus on core development objectives due to spoilers by PRC & Pakistan. Let Military govern the borders and Civilians govern the development objectives. In event of conflict, unconditionally support Military.<br />5) For Military, pursue your enemy to the finish, especially Pakistan.<br />6) With regards to trade, achieve reduction/elimination of trade deficit with PRC, If cannot then stop importing completely (no more trade).<br />7) Listen to our neighbors concerns and requirements and strive hard to resolve all issues, such as done with Bangladesh. At the same time make our concerns visible and transparent to our neighbors. Don't via for influence or get into a contest with PRC over influence. It seems our politicians/thinkers lack fundamentals on building relationships. Shed local Indian attitudes while dealing with neighbors or anybody else. Grow up! <br /><br />As a final note, storm clouds are gathering over the horizon both WEST and NORTH, we MUST *not* squander TIME on petty issues affecting our preparedness. This time STRIKE and STRIKE HARD with all might, spare no efforts.<br /><br />The biggest flaw I see with PRC, is that, they have let their pride govern their senses, for which they will suffer.<br /><br />Looking at the belligerence of PRC, I truly hope that they listen to the ancient wisdom of the Buddhists and the message of Peace espoused by his holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-54778746032348853412017-04-06T21:38:43.670-07:002017-04-06T21:38:43.670-07:00@Anonymous - What you say is a point of view. Othe...@Anonymous - What you say is a point of view. Others may say that making preparations in infrastructure is fine, but going out and actively fingering someone is not. This is exactly what Nehru did in 60s. What is the basis of our love for Dalai Lama as against our love for Indian lives. Why, for God's sake, is India keen to pick a fight when she should be building her economy?Alok Asthanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05362507906160748320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-75576416202422803252017-04-06T14:03:51.897-07:002017-04-06T14:03:51.897-07:00@Alok Asthana: "Whatever the faults of UPA, i...@Alok Asthana: "Whatever the faults of UPA, it kept the borders quiet." <br /><br />Pusillanimity behind the fig leaf of peace is still pusillanimity, no matter how eloquently you put it. The China policy cannot be to not to have a policy or vacillate over building infrastructure, political systems all out of fear of offending the neighbour who cares two hoots for your national interests. <br /><br />S. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-5320644634026051882017-04-05T05:55:29.169-07:002017-04-05T05:55:29.169-07:00I think it's very obvious that the tibetans ha...I think it's very obvious that the tibetans have moved beyond the spiritual guru. Even the dalai lama had stated that he maybe the last one.<br /><br />The han could not some talk to the dalai lama while he is alive and once he is gone, they will have no one to talk to. IMO, the han lost tibet the day they invaded it. Tibet will most likely be a theater in WW3 and that is what the han fear the most. This is likely what compels them to enter into pakistan/afghanistan/iran which they think can prevent the coming partition of china.SachinWRTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-33729006462205061082017-04-05T01:09:21.636-07:002017-04-05T01:09:21.636-07:00India is increasingly losing friends in the world....India is increasingly losing friends in the world. It is needling China, Russia is keener to be friends with China than India, and now US too is no longer ready to keep a 'hands off' policy with respect to the Ind-Pak region. While our claim of sovereignty is valid, such losing of support is not good. Sri Modi was earlier very active in foreign affairs, but lately has switched completely to domestic affairs. He needs to maintain balance. Whatever the faults of UPA, it kept the borders quiet.Alok Asthanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05362507906160748320noreply@blogger.com