Thinking big to be an independent pole is a sound approach, for that is certainly Indian destiny, and that is exactly her freedom movement leaders aspired.
India did not cause Kashmir problem, or ever aspired to become a threat to Pakistan, nor was China in 1947 a neighbor of India. Non-alignment alone can not cause these threats to go away. India, also needs a deeply thought policy of engagement.
Its time for India to start the fast track process of reforms.
Energy is the base of everything, so India needs to put more nuclear stations to provide 24/7 electricity. More incentives for people to install solar panels. More hydro, wind and tidal projects.
Once we start getting regular electricity, we need to build massive cold storages to save food. Dont waste crops that we get from our lands. And there needs to be a solid supply chain in logistics to effectively deliver goods.
And we can ask for those industries to come to us as we will have spare electricity to give them for manufacturing.
Re: And
by R Chakravarti on Jun 06, 2014 08:01 AM
For the first time, there is nothing objectionable in your post! You are not trying to divide society or create hatred. How come?
Re: And
by Suresh Pachori on Oct 17, 2014 03:51 PM
And how many rapes are there in US in Chicago, NY and all the bad areas of USA. How many muggings and killings take place if you walk alone after 4 pm .
China was a nobody until 1973 or so. In fact India's GDP/capita was greater than China's in the 1960s. It is a couple of decades of focused leadership that did it for them. If China can do it, surely India can too. So did Singapore. What India has lacked is a leader. After Narasimha Rao, we have had terrible PMs, especially Manmohan Singh.
Re: That seems far-fetched now, but so did China's rise
by R Chakravarti on Jun 06, 2014 08:05 AM
Even by 1973, we had some experience of China. They occupied Aksai Chin in the 1950s. Then there was the 1962 fighting. Then they started propping up Pakistan. The Kissinger visit was before the Bangladesh war of 1971.
Re: Re: That seems far-fetched now, but so did China's rise
by R Chakravarti on Jun 06, 2014 08:34 AM
In the 1960s, China not only became a nuclear power but also exploded a hydrogen bomb. By 1971 the U.S. had de-recognised Taiwan and recognised the PRC.
Rajeev, the idea is good but what do you (or India) have to be treated as a pole per US and China? Population? India has a much lower GDP and much lower on social and economic index than US and China. India has been treated even below Brazil or South Africa. If there is a country which can be the third pole, it will be Russia. I have a suggestion to all Indian and Indian journalists - come out of the well to see the world and get a bit more realistic. Day dreaming can not get you anywhere.
Re: Do you have anything to back up your claim?
by Abhik RayChaudhury on Jun 05, 2014 09:57 PM
I agree with your comment and all the points. However, Rajeev Srinivasan is only discussing what might happen in future IF India corrects her past mistakes. He did mention that the past fifty years were a waste!
Re: Re: Do you have anything to back up your claim?
by David Dak on Jun 06, 2014 06:34 AM
Anything can happen in the future. Indian can be more powerful than USA and China in future if everything is right in India and everything will goes wrong in USA and China. Is such prediction/hope/wish valid? That is what I call "day dreaming".
Re: Do you have anything to back up your claim?
by knowthe reason on Jun 05, 2014 11:05 AM
Rajeev is not talking about tomorrow but in near future...and yes we can do that. you take care of wherever u r from
India should not be bothered about Poles but just concentrate on building economy. Without manufacturing of modern Military equipment - do not go there of trying to be a third pole. It is foolish - and the writer is off mark manyfold.
Re: Dreaming such dreams is a fallacy
by knowthe reason on Jun 05, 2014 11:12 AM
U cant prosper without being powerful. the earlier u understand tge better it is.
