[sukhoi-30mki]

PVN reoriented India's ties with the US drastically,though Clinton did make life very hard for him.His pragmatism was evident when he suspended preparations for 2 nuclear tests in 1995 after US pressure.If Indo-US ties are stable today,PVN does deserve a proverbial pat on the back.

[steve86]

I guess so. When my wife was still in India in the early 80s talk was all about Indian-Soviet cooperation.

[investigateworld]

The vast majority of FReepers have a strong interest in PRC, hence India as the world second largest nation. Thanks for the info on Bengal/commies/unions.