In this world of google times, one of the main problems is, we have become only news consumers. On top of that, a person like me, who takes any news articles by any journalist with a pinch of salt, it's quite difficult to understand the truth of almost anything...
Indo- US nuclear deal is one such thing.
I hate being an armchair analyst.But i am going to leave this point aside and write a few posts regarding my thoughts on this deal.
I haven't completely followed this Nuclear deal in minute detail till last month...Thanks to the fiasco of Left pulling out, PM threatening to resign and the ultimate win of government in Vote of confidence motion that happened in July, i was forced to come out of the comfort zone and take a real look at the happenings of the nuclear deal.
It did take a considerable amount of time to read and understand the stuff.Still, at the end of the day, one's not sure as whether it's analyzed from all perspectives. Because, there are not many newspapers/magazines which seem to have the complete coverage of the whole deal events and behind the scene activities. Also, i simply donot seem to possess the complete knowledge of everything related. But then, one has to start somewhere...so here we go, with my 2 cents :)
One blog site had quite a good coverage of the deal. It was a blog, "Reality, one bite at a time",maintained by Siddharth Varadarajan, Deputy Editor, The Hindu.
So at the end of the day, what is my thought on the deal?
First of all, it is a point of proudness for Indians to realize that there are quite a few countries in the world who consider India as an important power, even if it's for their selfish reason ;)
As the BBC Correspondent said on Bush's visit (28 Feb,2006),
The true significance of this visit is not what comes out of it. It's not even really the deal itself.
So, it is good to realize that we have strived on our own (to a large extent) to reach a point of importance in the world stage. But the thing which we often forget, like how NDA got illusioned and ended up losing the last elections with the logo of "India Shining",is the fact that we still have a long way to go to become a real developed nation!
From that perspective, I think the time isn't right for the Nuclear deal with US!!!
No, i didn't get influenced by any commies books :) Still, i want the deal to fail in NSG next week! Following is the 5 point reasoning behind this conclusion, which i will explain in the next post. (hope i write it this weekend itself)
1. Need to strengthen relations through economic means with neighbours and other asian countries first.
2. Lets look within ourselves.
3. Explore the scope of Thorium.
4. Nuclear Power Generation in US and worldwide
5. Impact or Opportunity for Indian companies.
So, let me finish this post with what Dr.Anil Kakodkar mentioned on India being forced to consider the amendments proposed in NSG.
"Should we allow ourselves to be pushed? Are we not Indians? Are you not proud of yourself and what you are doing?" Kakodkar said.
I only hope the PM and his clan of diplomats remember this while going through the revised draft now!
Just can never fully trust the congress!!
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The only thing that perturbs me is that India goes to the NSG asking it to be removed from it's list when the NSG, was formed to take care of India. It is so ironical.
On a wider view, I also view this as one of the knee-jerk actions of Bush 43, hence very 'cunning' and to be taken with a pinch of salt.
India, will no doubt be told to bend it's foreign policy. My opinion is that oil and gas from Iran is more valuable than Uranium from elsewhere, not to mention that gas pipeline.
well, with all due respect :) you should try journalism instead of continuing in IT :-p
Charlie|thotti,
Yes, thats the real irony. But it also shows the growing power of India as perceived by NSG Members!
I completely agree with your other 2 points. Infact my 1st reason for opposing of this deal as mentioned in this post refers to the same. Although the post explaining the points is still pending.
naveen,
:) i don't know about Journalism, but i am sure about the IT part ;)
Hope it happens soon!
A small(?) typo: in my earlier comment, "it's foreign policy" should be "its foreign policy"
Reg: "First of all, it is a point of proudness for Indians to realize that there are quite a few countries in the world who consider India as an important power"
I disagree with this.The fact is that China is going to become a super power for sure and the ONLY country that is 'reasonably' stable and can be used as an ally by the US is India. Its just the proximity effect. India is as important for US as Quwait is important for them in the Middle East.
Sujai,
good to see your comment on this topic :)
I agree with your point regarding china and US's real agenda.
But comparing the India's importance with Kuwait's importance isn't right!
Also my point is not only with regard to US but with regard to quite a few countries. Thatswhy even China,which doesn't like this deal,didn't really oppose the deal but choose to remain Neutral in NSG.
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