On the great chessboard of international diplomacy, U.S. President Donald Trump’s offer to sell F-35 fighter planes to India stands as a strategic move maybe inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aim to deepen relations with the United States. Examining more feasible alternatives that fit India’s indigenous development goals and regional security needs, this article explores the several ramifications of such a deal, stressing the significant financial load of the F-35s, and questions their necessity for India’s defense strategy.
Tag: China
Why is China far ahead of India economically ?
Complete destruction of feudalism and freedom from foreign interference is essential for the rapid economic growth of a country. This was achieved by the leaders who came to power in China in 1949. Landlordism was totally eradicated, and the ‘Unequal Treaties’ which the imperialist foreign countries had forced the Chinese to sign, were scrapped.
Our Long March has not even begun
India must transform into a modern industrial giant to eradicate poverty, unemployment, and malnutrition, drawing inspiration from China’s Long March which led to the 1949 Revolution. However, India remains caught in religious and caste-based divisions, exacerbated by perpetual elections and political polarization. Developed nations might resist this transformation due to competitive threats from India’s low-cost labor. The responsibility falls on India’s patriotic intellectuals to lead an ideological battle against feudal mindsets, superstitions, and communalism. Only through such a long, united struggle can India achieve socio-economic emancipation, marking what could be its finest hour in history.