India has always been magnanimous about her neighbouring countries' problems and their internal political requirements - despite the fact that they've done things, often, against her interests. Towards this end, there have been times when lenient positions have been taken much to my(as an Indian citizen) chagrin, I must admit. And so, today's action has gladdened me and we need to take similar actions in other vexed issues as well:-
(a) The Male conundrum.
The Maldivian government has decided to terminate the $500 million contract awarded to GMR - an Indian company - for developing the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport at Male. Rumours have it that the present government is undoing all the decisions taken by the previous government for no rhyme or reason.
India's decision to freeze aid to Male and hinting at a possible severing of diplomatic ties between the two nations are steps in the right direction. I'm sure that the Maldivian government understands that they cannot afford to mess around and take us for granted! Let's hope that better sense prevails!!
(b) The 'Aman ki Asha' initiative.
The initiatives to bring about normalcy in relationship between India and Pakistan has been on under this programme called 'aman ki asha' which consists of a team of eminent people, from all walks of life, pitching in to bring about a change in the mindset as part of the 'track 2' diplomacy. What frustrates one is the oft repeated statement that 'a solution is complex because of historical hostilities'.
For the sake of the generations to come, Pakistan needs to change its mindset of an 'anti-India' agenda that's the corner stone of its foreign policy and for that, they need to become a true democracy with the Army firmly - in the real sense of the term. Period! - back in the barracks! Otherwise, no amount of parleys among well meaning people from both sides is gonna make any difference!!
(c) The Naval Chief's reiteration.
The navy chief's reiteration that IN ships are prepared to set sail for the South China Sea if the country's economic interests are threatened is appropriate on two counts and they're:-
(i) It's incumbent on the chief to put forth his vision, for the service he leads, at the time of the Navy
Day and he's done just that in unambiguous terms!
(ii) An Indian delegation, headed by the National Security Advisor, is currently at Beijing discussing
the border dispute and the passport controversy.
Let's hope that this round of discussions between the two sides will end on a positive note and pave the way for healthy interaction with mutual respect, in the days to come.
(a) The Male conundrum.
The Maldivian government has decided to terminate the $500 million contract awarded to GMR - an Indian company - for developing the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport at Male. Rumours have it that the present government is undoing all the decisions taken by the previous government for no rhyme or reason.
India's decision to freeze aid to Male and hinting at a possible severing of diplomatic ties between the two nations are steps in the right direction. I'm sure that the Maldivian government understands that they cannot afford to mess around and take us for granted! Let's hope that better sense prevails!!
(b) The 'Aman ki Asha' initiative.
The initiatives to bring about normalcy in relationship between India and Pakistan has been on under this programme called 'aman ki asha' which consists of a team of eminent people, from all walks of life, pitching in to bring about a change in the mindset as part of the 'track 2' diplomacy. What frustrates one is the oft repeated statement that 'a solution is complex because of historical hostilities'.
For the sake of the generations to come, Pakistan needs to change its mindset of an 'anti-India' agenda that's the corner stone of its foreign policy and for that, they need to become a true democracy with the Army firmly - in the real sense of the term. Period! - back in the barracks! Otherwise, no amount of parleys among well meaning people from both sides is gonna make any difference!!
(c) The Naval Chief's reiteration.
The navy chief's reiteration that IN ships are prepared to set sail for the South China Sea if the country's economic interests are threatened is appropriate on two counts and they're:-
(i) It's incumbent on the chief to put forth his vision, for the service he leads, at the time of the Navy
Day and he's done just that in unambiguous terms!
(ii) An Indian delegation, headed by the National Security Advisor, is currently at Beijing discussing
the border dispute and the passport controversy.
Let's hope that this round of discussions between the two sides will end on a positive note and pave the way for healthy interaction with mutual respect, in the days to come.
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