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As I Was Saying.......

Moderated by: Googley, Calypso   New Topic Reply Print Author Post mapoui Member   Joined:  Wed May 26th, 2004 Location:    Posts:  21786 Status:  Offline  Posted: Mon Nov 2nd, 2009 06:17 pm Quote Reply India is preparing for possible war with China and Pakistan Tags: CURRENT EVENTS India is preparing the military for possible war with China and Pakistan. India and Russia have agreed two military pacts, including a 10-year deal on weapons, aircraft, and maintenance contracts potentially worth at least $5 billion, Indian defense officials said. India plans to spend $30 billion over the next five years to buy modern weapons systems and attack planes. The agreement will certainly help as Russia needs a market and India needs a strategic reassurance to sort out relations that were going sour. India also wants to use the renewed focus on Russia as a counterweight to China, while a strong presence in South Asia could help Moscow keep an eye on China. India fears China is trying to encircle it as they jostle for resources and global influence. Webmaster's Commentary:  Perhaps, as in the US, a war is considered by the Indian leadership as a way of distracting its population from the massive societal inequities brought about by its growth. ____________________ King of The Beasts  Current time is 07:30 am