There is virtually no comparison between the economic strength of India and China. And yet, Modi is employing all his resources to stand eyeball-to-eyeball with Xi.
On the eve of his US visit, Modi has pressed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to cut corporate tax, a move that has already generated a positive buzz.
If Modi’s second tenure has to work, then he has to turn around the economy. That’s why he is believed to have got rid of principal secretary Nripendra Misra.
Modi govt wants to promote a pro-women narrative but has made no effort to pass women’s reservation bill in Lok Sabha where it enjoys a brute majority.
In my view as the finance secretary during UPA II govt, the least RBI could have done was not to further depress the sentiment with doomsday prophecies.
About 300 employees had called in sick Wednesday, allegedly in protest against mismanagement of airlines. Remaining staff given ultimatum to rejoin work by end of Thursday.
Chiman Singh, injured in 1971 India-Pakistan war, was discharged as non-pensioner in 1972. In his petition, he states denial of pension is contrary to settled law.
Even in the weeks leading up to Chamkila’s assassination there were massacres every other day. To airbrush all of this is sheer intellectual cowardice if not a crime.
Xi Jinping is no match to Modi in politics. Modi makes mistakes only once. The image of India would have been entirely different if it had been a permanent member of UN Security council. Obviously blame goes to Nehru and Congress for letting India down. Librandus will die hating Modi. That’s their destiny. Their role to develop India has been negative. Under Modi’s leadership India will soon catch up with China. However, by then all Indian librandus would vanish.
Since there is no dearth of scholars and foreign policy consultants – genuine and self-appointed – let me also cite one scholar Frank Pieke (professor and China expert), who states, amongst many other things: “Despite its current growth, wealth and power, it is not China’s destiny to rule [even if it is a major power]…looking at the world from Chinese perspectives, will facilitate the realisation that the emerging world order is fraught with uncertainty rather than the straightforward passing of the baton into Chinese hands.” (Pieke, 2016: 144. Knowing China: A 21st Century Guide. Cambridge University Press).
And now to those self-appointed foreign policy experts who keep commenting on these articles without taking a two-sided view or conveniently ignoring them to highlight their own wisdom (or perhaps due to lack of self-esteem or scholarly aptitude), it would be prudent to acknowledge that it is not just India that should take the peaceful route to achieve so called “greatness”, it is also in China’s interest to do that. And Xi knows it.
Another lesson in ancient Indian history, geography, current geo-politics, use of metaphors, Modi bashing etc etc from Jyoti!! It is indeed brain numbing or hilarious ( as one would like to take it) to read her article and make sense out of it. Her main conclusion is that Modi and Xi will not tango but they will size up each other! But Jyoti, who said there were meeting to tango? And they already have sized each other and hence, Modi has done what he has to do in Kashmir. If Xi wants to have closer look at Kashmir, he can have it but nothing on the ground changes, even if Trump is not happy with Modi tomorrow. 99% of the article contains known facts. I hope someone in ThePrint does some sanity check before allowing such articles to be published. Check how nuanced Shekhar talks or writes, though he has his angularities. which come up once in a while. With trade deficit of USD 60+ billion every year, India is effectively financing CPEC and help export from other countries like Pakistan to China at our cost and suffering from many anti -India actions like stalling entry into NSG, refusal to import pharma and services from India etc. By making Pakistan its client state, we have in effect , border with China from west to north to east. It is also sailing in Indian Ocean beyond and close up in Sri Lanka, Bangla Desh, Myanmar and also, Pakistan. India needs to time and a strategic direction to size up with China. But we need to talk and continue talking and seek areas of convergence and not convert disagreements into disputes. This format of meeting, for which credit must go to Modi, is an appropriate one for China, We have at least managed to control new issues converting into disputes and kept situation at strategic level under control since Dokhlam.
Some people believe that our trade deficit of $ 60 billion means we are “ financing “ China or the CPEC. Not strictly correct. We buy stuff from China – the whole world does – because their products are competitive. If we don’t, someone else will. Conversely, if we don’t import from Chins, we will buy things from some other country, or manufacture them locally, at a higher cost to consumers. There is no philanthropy involved in foreign trade.
Well, you have made an interesting point by stating “There is no philanthropy involved in foreign trade.” You are right. However, trade is a strategic instrument. If the money earned from trade by a China is adding to its power against India, then India should use trade as a strategic weapon. In protecting strategic interests, China and Pakistan will have no qualms about using any means, and we must recognise that. However, there must be a multi-pronged approach to containing China. Anyone who views China with rose-tinted glasses, getting mesmerised by its successes but ignoring its excesses and weaknesses, is only short on strategic understanding. Having said that, I fully agree with Congress that the Indian PM should have been vocal about Hong Kong. There is no need to be tactical on such issues, OR else the result might be what happened subsequent to ‘Hindi-Chini Bhai Bhai’.
Aap itni books padhte hain, unki condensed wisdom mujhe aap ke comments se mil jaati hai.
Thanks. For some reason I have expectations that one day you would present a balanced view. You are too harsh on India and it’s potential, but sweeping in your positive assessment of viewpoints and personalities close to your heart. Strategy is a hard discipline; it should not be held hostage to biased opinions or uni-dimensional perspectives. Yes, you have a passion for foreign relations, and therefore, I suggest humbly, that you open your mind to multiple perspectives. The strength of your arguments will then match the strength of your articulation.
I had great hope from ThePrint that Shekhar Gupta would not allow propaganda against the government and promote positive criticism for improvements and faster development of India. But I have proved wrong. ThePrint has turned out to be giving more space to anti government and anti India journalists. It has now become a propaganda media promoting anti India forces and giving shelter to discredited journalists.
Winter was normally the best time of the year to visit Delhi. No longer, with air quality so poor. MEA should think of a more congenial venue to receive foreign leaders when they wish to visit. Mrs. Gandhi had organised CHOGM in Goa in 1982.
Dr Tanvi Madan and others have pointed out that the West and the rest of the world have always held India to a higher standard as a plural democracy than China, a moral advantage we should strive to retain. 2. On the economy, there is no comparison. The 4.5 : 1 disparity becomes more difficult to overcome when both countries are growing at roughly the same 5 – 6 %. While India has focused on its geopolitical rivalry with China, we have not always appreciated the fact that forty years of explosive growth have lifted the dragon to America’s league. 3. May the Summit succeed. India needs to forge a more peaceful external environment to essay its own trek to greatness.
Unlike China, India keeps looking for approval from the West. About time that India stops behaving like a supplicant of the West. It’s acts need to befit its size. For all it’s pretensions (of being a great power), India still behaves like a prickly small country, constantly looking over its shoulder.
I totally agree with you. Not just of the political leaders, but also of many of its citizens, mostly those who care for Western media’s every word as God’s word. No need to punch above its weight, but no need to punch below it either. How to deal with a bully (in this case China)? Talk straight. Look in the eye. How to deal with a slimy minnow (in this case Pakis)? Ignore. Play a bigger strategic game. Quad is one of the elements of that game.
Exactly, west should never be followed blindly. Indians should stop seeking approvals.
India should stop looking for approval for west, West have the Korean agenda on us.
West promotes xianity in our country. It playing another dangerous game with us.
Quad is xian alliance to fool India and Japan. West is very smart, they fund naxals, xian missionaries to de-stablize India.
Xi Jinping is no match to Modi in politics. Modi makes mistakes only once. The image of India would have been entirely different if it had been a permanent member of UN Security council. Obviously blame goes to Nehru and Congress for letting India down. Librandus will die hating Modi. That’s their destiny. Their role to develop India has been negative. Under Modi’s leadership India will soon catch up with China. However, by then all Indian librandus would vanish.
Since there is no dearth of scholars and foreign policy consultants – genuine and self-appointed – let me also cite one scholar Frank Pieke (professor and China expert), who states, amongst many other things: “Despite its current growth, wealth and power, it is not China’s destiny to rule [even if it is a major power]…looking at the world from Chinese perspectives, will facilitate the realisation that the emerging world order is fraught with uncertainty rather than the straightforward passing of the baton into Chinese hands.” (Pieke, 2016: 144. Knowing China: A 21st Century Guide. Cambridge University Press).
And now to those self-appointed foreign policy experts who keep commenting on these articles without taking a two-sided view or conveniently ignoring them to highlight their own wisdom (or perhaps due to lack of self-esteem or scholarly aptitude), it would be prudent to acknowledge that it is not just India that should take the peaceful route to achieve so called “greatness”, it is also in China’s interest to do that. And Xi knows it.
Another lesson in ancient Indian history, geography, current geo-politics, use of metaphors, Modi bashing etc etc from Jyoti!! It is indeed brain numbing or hilarious ( as one would like to take it) to read her article and make sense out of it. Her main conclusion is that Modi and Xi will not tango but they will size up each other! But Jyoti, who said there were meeting to tango? And they already have sized each other and hence, Modi has done what he has to do in Kashmir. If Xi wants to have closer look at Kashmir, he can have it but nothing on the ground changes, even if Trump is not happy with Modi tomorrow. 99% of the article contains known facts. I hope someone in ThePrint does some sanity check before allowing such articles to be published. Check how nuanced Shekhar talks or writes, though he has his angularities. which come up once in a while. With trade deficit of USD 60+ billion every year, India is effectively financing CPEC and help export from other countries like Pakistan to China at our cost and suffering from many anti -India actions like stalling entry into NSG, refusal to import pharma and services from India etc. By making Pakistan its client state, we have in effect , border with China from west to north to east. It is also sailing in Indian Ocean beyond and close up in Sri Lanka, Bangla Desh, Myanmar and also, Pakistan. India needs to time and a strategic direction to size up with China. But we need to talk and continue talking and seek areas of convergence and not convert disagreements into disputes. This format of meeting, for which credit must go to Modi, is an appropriate one for China, We have at least managed to control new issues converting into disputes and kept situation at strategic level under control since Dokhlam.
Some people believe that our trade deficit of $ 60 billion means we are “ financing “ China or the CPEC. Not strictly correct. We buy stuff from China – the whole world does – because their products are competitive. If we don’t, someone else will. Conversely, if we don’t import from Chins, we will buy things from some other country, or manufacture them locally, at a higher cost to consumers. There is no philanthropy involved in foreign trade.
Well, you have made an interesting point by stating “There is no philanthropy involved in foreign trade.” You are right. However, trade is a strategic instrument. If the money earned from trade by a China is adding to its power against India, then India should use trade as a strategic weapon. In protecting strategic interests, China and Pakistan will have no qualms about using any means, and we must recognise that. However, there must be a multi-pronged approach to containing China. Anyone who views China with rose-tinted glasses, getting mesmerised by its successes but ignoring its excesses and weaknesses, is only short on strategic understanding. Having said that, I fully agree with Congress that the Indian PM should have been vocal about Hong Kong. There is no need to be tactical on such issues, OR else the result might be what happened subsequent to ‘Hindi-Chini Bhai Bhai’.
Aap itni books padhte hain, unki condensed wisdom mujhe aap ke comments se mil jaati hai.
Thanks. For some reason I have expectations that one day you would present a balanced view. You are too harsh on India and it’s potential, but sweeping in your positive assessment of viewpoints and personalities close to your heart. Strategy is a hard discipline; it should not be held hostage to biased opinions or uni-dimensional perspectives. Yes, you have a passion for foreign relations, and therefore, I suggest humbly, that you open your mind to multiple perspectives. The strength of your arguments will then match the strength of your articulation.
I had great hope from ThePrint that Shekhar Gupta would not allow propaganda against the government and promote positive criticism for improvements and faster development of India. But I have proved wrong. ThePrint has turned out to be giving more space to anti government and anti India journalists. It has now become a propaganda media promoting anti India forces and giving shelter to discredited journalists.
Winter was normally the best time of the year to visit Delhi. No longer, with air quality so poor. MEA should think of a more congenial venue to receive foreign leaders when they wish to visit. Mrs. Gandhi had organised CHOGM in Goa in 1982.
She did because she supported christi-islam
Dr Tanvi Madan and others have pointed out that the West and the rest of the world have always held India to a higher standard as a plural democracy than China, a moral advantage we should strive to retain. 2. On the economy, there is no comparison. The 4.5 : 1 disparity becomes more difficult to overcome when both countries are growing at roughly the same 5 – 6 %. While India has focused on its geopolitical rivalry with China, we have not always appreciated the fact that forty years of explosive growth have lifted the dragon to America’s league. 3. May the Summit succeed. India needs to forge a more peaceful external environment to essay its own trek to greatness.
Unlike China, India keeps looking for approval from the West. About time that India stops behaving like a supplicant of the West. It’s acts need to befit its size. For all it’s pretensions (of being a great power), India still behaves like a prickly small country, constantly looking over its shoulder.
I totally agree with you. Not just of the political leaders, but also of many of its citizens, mostly those who care for Western media’s every word as God’s word. No need to punch above its weight, but no need to punch below it either. How to deal with a bully (in this case China)? Talk straight. Look in the eye. How to deal with a slimy minnow (in this case Pakis)? Ignore. Play a bigger strategic game. Quad is one of the elements of that game.
Exactly, west should never be followed blindly. Indians should stop seeking approvals.
India should stop looking for approval for west, West have the Korean agenda on us.
West promotes xianity in our country. It playing another dangerous game with us.