It was a matter of relief that the US has reaffirmed its commitments to India in the recently concluded strategic dialogue. ( 6/8/10)
It also indirectly hinted support for India as and when the UN security council is expanded. Relief indeed !
Yes, it is well known fact that India has the willingness and potential to act in a bigger world stage.
But to do that with courage, acceptability and moral fortitude , we need to bring peace in our neighborhood.
India can't attempt to take up issues of third countries or solve their issues when we can't solve our own issues.
A case in point is the recent assertions by Turkey while concluding a deal along with Brazil for Iran.
Forget the final outcome of such deal, but Turkey and Brazil showed the world that issues can be addressed without the
presence of the so called world powers. These two countries , especially Turkey settled almost all its outstanding issues in the
recent past - Cyprus, Armenia etc and thus got itself 'liberated' from the uncertainties of neighborhood and gained acceptability.
If India wish to play in the world stage , we need to get liberated from our Pakistan and China centered world.
All our energy and creativity are being consumed here and we miss many an opportunity to be a world leader.
Therefore, I hope the govt initiates steps to resolve all our issues in the neighborhood and let the country take
its due place in the galaxy of nations. This strategic dialogue may be a right step but we need more in our neighborhood.
Now Obama has put Kashmir resolution as a pre condition for UNSC seat. We may object, but that is the reality. (28/9/10)
Thank you.
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