To: BuffaloJack
They could wind up being one of the best allies the USA has ever had. I agree with you. Our interests coincide, and will continue to do so for some time.
India is a ally we can work with, but it must be on a basis of equal respect. India will act in India's best interests always, and will not be cowed by US threats. It just so happens that their interests are our interests.
7 posted on
12/07/2006 5:11:55 AM PST by
bondjamesbond
(Many Americans are invested in a US failure in Iraq, and will work diligently to bring it about.)
To: bondjamesbond
India is a ally we can work with, but it must be on a basis of equal respect. India will act in India's best interests always, and will not be cowed by US threats. It just so happens that their interests are our interests.
Excellent. And as any game theorist will tell you, this is the situation that guarantees a co-operative equilibrium, not lofty ideals, flowery words and grand intentions - but an alignment of core interests, plain and simple.
8 posted on
12/07/2006 5:17:28 AM PST by
voletti
(Awareness and Equanimity.)
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