Another global power?
I was reading Mr. Rashid's prescriptions for India to become another global power with some amusement. The question is who needs it and why would Indians even bother to become a global power? Are there any additional benefits that India might have with that status? I have doubts. Have not we seen enough of global powers? Selfish hegemonic activities towards weaker nations? Why shouldn't Indians work towards becoming a truly strong nation with world class education, commerce, culture and a strong defence? No need for India to apply for the 6th permanent seat at the Security Council! It does not need to be rewarded or recognized for its achievement. It should rather project its soft power to change the world for the better!
I find some of Mr. Rashid's views being in favour of Pakistan, and basically have been recycled many times to tell us that only if India revises its policies towards Pakistan and only if India fulfils all Pakistani wishes, things will be great. This is a fantasy! A country like Pakistan has totally failed since its birth and it should not dictate the condition of peace in Afghanistan or Kashmir. Sadly, it is receiving the medicine that it has prescribed to its neighbours. In regard to China, India should stay firm and deal with it accordingly. China has swallowed Tibet but it has not tamed Tibetans yet. With that kind of problem in hand, China may make some trouble in Arunachal state but Indians need to approach the situation with equal force. A soft approach may not work with the red Chinese.
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