07-23-2004, 08:46 PM
Gouki,
You started of with India should move away from Israel. Morality of the nations and those of individuals are two different things. Something which even your favorite author Chomsky acknowledges.
On your oil issues, India does have favorable and cordial relations with almost all arab nations. India did not support war in Iraq and aren't sending troops there. India has had relationship with every arab nations for over 50+ years.
Only recently India's been cozying up to Israel. Again it's based on our defence and economic needs. There's also some joint declaration made last year between India+USA+Israel on security issues which might benefit India.
Even on the latest fence issue, you'll see that India is conveniently playing coy here as it has it's own issues.
So what's the issue? India's buddy, buddy with both sides. I'm glad those MEA officers and diplomats etc are keeping India's future in mind while dealing with that region rather than some false emotions or rhetoric.
You started of with India should move away from Israel. Morality of the nations and those of individuals are two different things. Something which even your favorite author Chomsky acknowledges.
On your oil issues, India does have favorable and cordial relations with almost all arab nations. India did not support war in Iraq and aren't sending troops there. India has had relationship with every arab nations for over 50+ years.
Only recently India's been cozying up to Israel. Again it's based on our defence and economic needs. There's also some joint declaration made last year between India+USA+Israel on security issues which might benefit India.
Even on the latest fence issue, you'll see that India is conveniently playing coy here as it has it's own issues.
So what's the issue? India's buddy, buddy with both sides. I'm glad those MEA officers and diplomats etc are keeping India's future in mind while dealing with that region rather than some false emotions or rhetoric.