09-10-2003, 11:19 PM
I have met Sri B Raman in person and have attended his talk in the Bay Area during his recent visit here and I generally pay a lot of attention to what he says. However, i disagree with him on certain points, for example
The question then becomes when is a good time for a Israeli head of state visit. For 56 years we have kept Israel at arms length, inspite of repeated overtures by Israel. Should we have waited another 56 years ? The reality is that if we are concerned about what IIF will do we would never have this visit.
This visit is a signal to the Islamic ummah that India will not become a patsy for every two bit Jehadi organization and will work heartily in cooperation with those who wish to work with India. The Arab world has been particularly ambivalent about terrorism directed against India and certain countries in the Arab world have been openly supportive of the Paki role in creating subversion in India. We should not be concerned about the reaction of such countries or the reaction of IIF. India should do what is in her national interest, without worrying about the reaction of dubious characters, organizations or nations.
Kaushal
Quote:7. At a time when there are indications that the IIF might succumb to the pressure from its Pakistani components and step up its rhetoric and operations against India, was it wise to have programmed this high-profile visit and talk from the roof-top about our counter-terrorism co-operation with Israel?
The question then becomes when is a good time for a Israeli head of state visit. For 56 years we have kept Israel at arms length, inspite of repeated overtures by Israel. Should we have waited another 56 years ? The reality is that if we are concerned about what IIF will do we would never have this visit.
This visit is a signal to the Islamic ummah that India will not become a patsy for every two bit Jehadi organization and will work heartily in cooperation with those who wish to work with India. The Arab world has been particularly ambivalent about terrorism directed against India and certain countries in the Arab world have been openly supportive of the Paki role in creating subversion in India. We should not be concerned about the reaction of such countries or the reaction of IIF. India should do what is in her national interest, without worrying about the reaction of dubious characters, organizations or nations.
Kaushal