Why Obama's trip to Delhi is doomed to failure
From the Blog pakistanledger - Why Obama's trip to Delhi is doomed to failure October 27th, 2010 Image by jurvetson via Flickr Both Bharat and America have divergent views of the relationship–reminiscent of the US - Pakistan relationship of the fifties. Bharat wants to replace Pakistan as a US ally, fulfilling all the needs and requirements of America. It wants America to subcontract and outsource its tasks to Bharat supporting Delhi ‘s grand over-ambitious and unrealistic plans for itself. Bharat is starstruck and obsessed with getting the mantle of “Superpower” dangled in front of it by former Secretary of State Condaleeza Rice . Unable to grasp the realities of South Asia or the world, Delhi cannot comprehend the simply fact that “Superpower status” cannot be anointed by Washington. It has to be earned by building alliances in South Asia and resolving all border disputes with them. Delhi has been unable to sort out its differences with Nepal, Bhutan, Lanka, China or Pakistan. These festering wounds keeps cold and hot wars inevitable. Even the peaceful years alternate between cold and hot peace–always reverting back to the status quo. Trisha Thacker prodigiously describes the frozen reception that awaits President Obama in Delhi. A rather controversial reception awaits President Barack Obama on his first visit to India, as both Congress and the Indian parliament feel the countries' relationship status currently pending. The over-arching objectives for the meeting in New Delhi this November include an economic alliance between the two democracies and a seat for India on the UN Security Council . India's economic and political status has grown by leaps and bounds in the past decade, and both India and the US acknowledge that an alliance would enable each nation to push further ahead. Obama said, "India is moving toward a higher place in its global posture. A stable Pakistan would help." While this strategy undoubtedly pays off for the US — by giving Obama an out from Pakistan — India is shoved directly into the line of fire. The hard-line Pakistani military and jihadist factions whom, despite civilians longing for peace, find their purpose in the attrition of other nations, and will not take a settlement lying down. However, a more stable Pakistan-US relationship would alleviate many American concerns. Bruce Riedal of the Council on Foreign Relations said, "President Obama's strategy for dealing with Afghanistan and Pakistan always needed a Kashmir component to succeed; that need is becoming more urgent and obvious now. His trip to India in November will be a key to addressing it." Evidently, India's national security can wait as it would appear that the US is currently preoccupied with {…] Pakistani. The Obama administration has not released any plans offering the slightest aid in terms of intelligence or military support to India, but has been quite vocal in its desire to form an economic alliance. The administration’s decision to dangle the seat of the UN Security Council and the opportunities for economic advancement merely perpetuates the notion that the west is just the big, bad wolf. Many foreign nations view America's version of a strategic alliance to be conceding to its predetermined political agenda — the central objective being that once America huffs and puffs, it gets what it wants, no matter what is blown down. This presumed lack of regard leads to distaste towards the current administration and its goals. The power of straight-forward negotiations ought not to be underestimated. Trisha Thacker is a biology freshman and may be reached at opinion@thedailycougar.com. If he gets time from selling goodies to Delhi, President Obama will try to resolve Kashmir by dangling the UNSC seat in front of the Delhi politicians who crave status and are obsessed with fame and fortune. . Read Full Post
Accept what comes your way
From the Blog amarbail-blogspot - Accept what comes your way October 27th, 2010 I'm thinking that sometimes you just have to make the decision to be happy. Just realize that things aren't ever what you hoped they'd be. Not ever. For anybody. The only thing that separates one kind of person from another is that there are some who stay angry about it and there are some who accept what comes their way. ( Source ) Amar bail
Improve yourself
From the Blog seedabrain - Improve yourself October 27th, 2010 "Most of us are anxious to improve our circumstances, but are unwilling to improve ourselves—and we therefore remain bound." Prosperity and happiness cannot happen when the old self is still stuck in its old ways. People are nearly always the unconscious cause of their own lack of prosperity. Start taking some responsibility for your life. seed a brain
Microsoft trains retail champs for landmark launch
From the Blog alirazashaikh - Microsoft trains retail champs for landmark launch October 26th, 2010 In preparation of its upcoming highly anticipated entertainment and gaming system, Kinect for Xbox 360, Microsoft Entertainment and Devices Division Middle East organized a training session to educate and inform… Read more » Ali Raza Shaikh
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