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Q. India has made a statement calling for a negotiated and inclusive resolution in Ukraine. But what should be India’s position in the future?
Since India will be unable to influence the developments in Ukraine, it should not take a high-profile position. India also has to balance its critical historic relationship with Russia – which remains its largest supplier of arms – and an expanding relationship with the U.S., which is becoming an important partner in the defence arena and in trade and diaspora relations. Therefore, India must analyse the issues on merit, factoring in the legitimate interests that any country has in its neighbourhood, which includes non-discriminatory treatment to ethnic Russians and Russian-speakers in Ukraine.
Note: Never link any geo-political issue to our Kashmir problem. Kashmir is a highly sensitive and emotional issue. In any non-India related border dispute you can recommend a peaceful settlement, referendum, plebiscite, compromise and respecting the demands of the local population; whereas Kashmir is incontrovertibly, unquestionably ours (at least, this is the official stand), there is absolutely no scope for a compromise.
Never link any geo-political issue to our Kashmir problem. Kashmir is a highly sensitive and emotional issue. In any non-India related border dispute you can recommend a peaceful settlement, referendum, plebiscite, compromise and respecting the demands of the local population; whereas Kashmir is incontrovertibly, unquestionably ours (at least, this is the official stand), there is absolutely no scope for a compromise.
@Stardust but isn't in precisely where the catch is ? If we go with the stand of having a referrndum in crimea won't US along with pakistan will demand the same in case of kashmir that we know is not an option ?
Q. India has made a statement calling for a negotiated and inclusive resolution in Ukraine. But what should be India’s position in the future?
Since India will be unable to influence the developments in Ukraine, it should not take a high-profile position. India also has to balance its critical historic relationship with Russia – which remains its largest supplier of arms –
Q. India has made a statement calling for a negotiated and inclusive resolution in Ukraine. But what should be India’s position in the future?
Since India will be unable to influence the developments in Ukraine, it should not take a high-profile position. India also has to balance its critical historic relationship with Russia – which remains its largest supplier of arms –
First or the second largest supplier, we are still dependent on them. Also, in the high-technology arena, military or civilian, Russia has been a much greater collaborator than the US.
Never link any geo-political issue to our Kashmir problem. Kashmir is a highly sensitive and emotional issue. In any non-India related border dispute you can recommend a peaceful settlement, referendum, plebiscite, compromise and respecting the demands of the local population; whereas Kashmir is incontrovertibly, unquestionably ours (at least, this is the official stand), there is absolutely no scope for a compromise.
@Stardust but isn't in precisely where the catch is ? If we go with the stand of having a referrndum in crimea won't US along with pakistan will demand the same in case of kashmir that we know is not an option ?
Un resolution on kashmir wanted plebisite to be held there but only after pakistani forces left pok...since that has never happened the question of plebisite in kashmir is not valid.... i think we can raise this point also..
"What should India do? India would do well to follow developments closely and analyse the interplay between big states and smaller neighbours. India is not a player in the current Ukrainian crisis, although it has good relations with all parties involved and significant strategic partnerships with some of them. Therefore, following the adage that “one can never be hurt by what one has not said” may be the most sensible policy for New Delhi."
Never link any geo-political issue to our Kashmir problem. Kashmir is a highly sensitive and emotional issue. In any non-India related border dispute you can recommend a peaceful settlement, referendum, plebiscite, compromise and respecting the demands of the local population; whereas Kashmir is incontrovertibly, unquestionably ours (at least, this is the official stand), there is absolutely no scope for a compromise.
@Stardust but isn't in precisely where the catch is ? If we go with the stand of having a referrndum in crimea won't US along with pakistan will demand the same in case of kashmir that we know is not an option ?
First of all, you should not say that there should be a referendum in Crimea. Crimea is a legitimate part of Ukraine and a foreign military has forced itself into it. India, does not have a stake in this conflict so our stand should be the usual platitudes about "peaceful resolution", "de-escalation of tensions" and "diplomatic solution".
Middle-power states like India cannot afford to take a strong stand on every issue.
Also, the US will never again demand a plebiscite in Kashmir because India is so much more important and relevant to the US than Pakistan. India's stock is rising and Pakistan is almost a failed state, so the US has nothing to gain by opposing India in the Kashmir issue. US policy is to not involve itself into our dispute.
Oops , comparing Crimea with Kashmir .. Its ok , this means you're learning @RythmKilz_11 You could find plenty situations around world , Qubec(Canada), Tibet (China) etc. But one thing you should find is its historical and ethnic issues , which could help you consider each issues separately . Sounds and look similar , but different in aspects .
Around the world problems are same , but we make it complex
Never knew Crimean is some how related to the Sepoy mutiny of 1857
Quoting from the article:
"In late 1856 the British introduced a new rifle to their soldiers in India. It was called the Pattern 1853 Enfield and used a new kind of paper wrapped cartridge, pre-greased to make it waterproof and to lubricate the bullet. The Calcutta firm of Gangadarh Banerji & Co landed the contract to supply the grease and rumours soon spread that, as usual with military procurement, corners were being cut. In particular, it was alleged the grease was being mixed with pig and cow fat. We know what came from this, but why were the British so quick to introduce the Enfield rifle? And why did no officers, many with decades of service in India and familiar with the feelings of sepoys, not catch on to what a problem the cartridges might be? Some answers might lie in the Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula which Vladimir Putin has just grabbed for Russia, but where in 1850s a British-led coalition scored a rather battered win over Russia, partly due to the new rifles."
india has already taken steps to back russia s claim over crimea.it doesnt matter whether we back or not.we are not permanent members of UN to cause serious damage to relations plus americans would understand it due to the recent khobragade case and india being rated as priority country to combat plagiarism.
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Q. India has made a statement calling for a negotiated and inclusive resolution in Ukraine. But what should be India’s position in the future?
Since India will be unable to influence the developments in Ukraine, it should not take a high-profile position. India also has to balance its critical historic relationship with Russia – which remains its largest supplier of arms – and an expanding relationship with the U.S., which is becoming an important partner in the defence arena and in trade and diaspora relations. Therefore, India must analyse the issues on merit, factoring in the legitimate interests that any country has in its neighbourhood, which includes non-discriminatory treatment to ethnic Russians and Russian-speakers in Ukraine.
Note: Never link any geo-political issue to our Kashmir problem. Kashmir is a highly sensitive and emotional issue. In any non-India related border dispute you can recommend a peaceful settlement, referendum, plebiscite, compromise and respecting the demands of the local population; whereas Kashmir is incontrovertibly, unquestionably ours (at least, this is the official stand), there is absolutely no scope for a compromise.
refer http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/arming-india-into-dependency/article5574316.ece
i think we can raise this point also..
"What should India do? India would do well to follow developments closely and analyse the interplay between big states and smaller neighbours. India is not a player in the current Ukrainian crisis, although it has good relations with all parties involved and significant strategic partnerships with some of them. Therefore, following the adage that “one can never be hurt by what one has not said” may be the most sensible policy for New Delhi."
Middle-power states like India cannot afford to take a strong stand on every issue.
Also, the US will never again demand a plebiscite in Kashmir because India is so much more important and relevant to the US than Pakistan. India's stock is rising and Pakistan is almost a failed state, so the US has nothing to gain by opposing India in the Kashmir issue. US policy is to not involve itself into our dispute.
You could find plenty situations around world , Qubec(Canada), Tibet (China) etc. But one thing you should find is its historical and ethnic issues , which could help you consider each issues separately . Sounds and look similar , but different in aspects .
Around the world problems are same , but we make it complex
Interesting article in today's ET on Crimean:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/first-crimean-war-the-indian-connection-parallels-with-current-crimea-conflict/articleshow/31683664.cms
Never knew Crimean is some how related to the Sepoy mutiny of 1857
Quoting from the article:
"In late 1856 the British introduced a new rifle to their soldiers in India. It was called the Pattern 1853 Enfield and used a new kind of paper wrapped cartridge, pre-greased to make it waterproof and to lubricate the bullet. The Calcutta firm of Gangadarh Banerji & Co landed the contract to supply the grease and rumours soon spread that, as usual with military procurement, corners were being cut. In particular, it was alleged the grease was being mixed with pig and cow fat.
We know what came from this, but why were the British so quick to introduce the Enfield rifle? And why did no officers, many with decades of service in India and familiar with the feelings of sepoys, not catch on to what a problem the cartridges might be? Some answers might lie in the Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula which Vladimir Putin has just grabbed for Russia, but where in 1850s a British-led coalition scored a rather battered win over Russia, partly due to the new rifles."
this isnt the first time this has happened
read more about orange revolution