Canada faces serious foreign interference issues, but these challenges must not be weaponized to unfairly target friendly and important allies like India.
In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.
Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.
While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.
The corrupt democracy government can always be influenced by money, women and booze. This is what happened in Nepal. When Nepal was ruled by Monarch, it was pro-India. The communists in India along with Commies in China encouraged the communism to grow in Nepal. A Hindu Nepal is always a pro-India. By the end of monarch, the monarch was demolished and the so called secular government controlled Nepal. Since then, it was shifting towards China. China played its card well. But like in any communism, the people of Nepal will think, China will make Nepal a United States. But the fact is totally opposite. Soon each and every Nepalis will be debt ridden. Whomever Nepalis I interacted, the old generation respect India, but the young generation is either hardcore communists or leaning toward left. They think the communism will save Nepal.
In Bhutan is also same thing is happening. Eventhough Bhutan is still a monarch, it won’t be surprised if there is a revolution in Nepal. The “democratic elected government” is leaning towards China, thanks to the goodies provided by Chinese government to the corrupt leaders.
What India should do is, stop the visa free entry for Nepalis and vice versa. This will stop many illegal immigrants, spies, smugglers, terrorists etc. Corruption will come down in UP and Bihar. Many Bangladeshis cross Siliguri corridor and enter Nepal, where they are free to travel. Then they enter UP illegally. But the real Nepalis will suffer.
India should be able to control the politicians in Bhutan. Otherwise, a communist Bhutan will be a reality and headache for India.
Please first give proper training to our arrogant diplomats as to how to behave with other diplomats of smaller countries. While they kowtow to bigger powers and curry favours they behave very haughtily with smaller nations. I have seen it myself. Those accompanying the VIPs behave as if they are the VIPs themselves. They should follow the host countries rules adhering to their immigration procedures. I have felt ashamed as how they behave and felt sorry for them as small men have big egos. I am not branding all of them under one brush, but few of them are enough to spoil the country’s standing and stature.
With the dragon’s lengthening shadow over the subcontinent, India cannot take even the smallest state in its neighbourhood for granted. What makes the challenge more fobidding is that it is China’s economy more than its political or military power at work. Each SAARC member needs huge investments in infrastructure and creation of a modern economy, especially some form of industry. China has a surplus of both capital and execution capabilities. Indian diplomacy needs to plot the way forward with care and creativity. Involvement in the internal affairs of neighbours is off the table.
The corrupt democracy government can always be influenced by money, women and booze. This is what happened in Nepal. When Nepal was ruled by Monarch, it was pro-India. The communists in India along with Commies in China encouraged the communism to grow in Nepal. A Hindu Nepal is always a pro-India. By the end of monarch, the monarch was demolished and the so called secular government controlled Nepal. Since then, it was shifting towards China. China played its card well. But like in any communism, the people of Nepal will think, China will make Nepal a United States. But the fact is totally opposite. Soon each and every Nepalis will be debt ridden. Whomever Nepalis I interacted, the old generation respect India, but the young generation is either hardcore communists or leaning toward left. They think the communism will save Nepal.
In Bhutan is also same thing is happening. Eventhough Bhutan is still a monarch, it won’t be surprised if there is a revolution in Nepal. The “democratic elected government” is leaning towards China, thanks to the goodies provided by Chinese government to the corrupt leaders.
What India should do is, stop the visa free entry for Nepalis and vice versa. This will stop many illegal immigrants, spies, smugglers, terrorists etc. Corruption will come down in UP and Bihar. Many Bangladeshis cross Siliguri corridor and enter Nepal, where they are free to travel. Then they enter UP illegally. But the real Nepalis will suffer.
India should be able to control the politicians in Bhutan. Otherwise, a communist Bhutan will be a reality and headache for India.
Please first give proper training to our arrogant diplomats as to how to behave with other diplomats of smaller countries. While they kowtow to bigger powers and curry favours they behave very haughtily with smaller nations. I have seen it myself. Those accompanying the VIPs behave as if they are the VIPs themselves. They should follow the host countries rules adhering to their immigration procedures. I have felt ashamed as how they behave and felt sorry for them as small men have big egos. I am not branding all of them under one brush, but few of them are enough to spoil the country’s standing and stature.
With the dragon’s lengthening shadow over the subcontinent, India cannot take even the smallest state in its neighbourhood for granted. What makes the challenge more fobidding is that it is China’s economy more than its political or military power at work. Each SAARC member needs huge investments in infrastructure and creation of a modern economy, especially some form of industry. China has a surplus of both capital and execution capabilities. Indian diplomacy needs to plot the way forward with care and creativity. Involvement in the internal affairs of neighbours is off the table.