Posted by: Nepali_American April 20, 2012
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Georgian Satellite: Chinese officials were saying the same thing after that Agni missile was tested, "India and China are developing nations that are partners, not competitors, to each other." But you have to be naive to assume that they are not feeling the pinch. Rajniti-ma jahiley pani mookha-ma ram ram bagali-ma chura huncha.
As India and China gain more and more power economically, chances of conflict rise as well, not to mention the on-going border disagreements. So it behooves their national interest that they arm up militarily as well. Keep in mind that China and India did have a war back in '60s.
As a Nepali, I am not worried. India really does not need a long range missile such as this to attack Nepal.
As an American, I am glad that India has this capability. It is not an ICBM. It has only 5000 Kilimeter range, enough to reach Beijing, but not the US. I see China as the main competitor to the US. I am just happy to see that they have a neighbor who can stand up to them should the push comes to shove and contain them somewhat. For us, India is more than welcome to take proxy role, given how thin our military is stretched and the budget strains.
US is a key player in Nepal, as is India and China. Because of the geographical happenstance, Nepal will be increasingly important key foothold for the US to keep an eye on China and India. The US embassy in Nepal is one of the most expensive and most advanced in the world. There is a reason for that.
As India and China gain more and more power economically, chances of conflict rise as well, not to mention the on-going border disagreements. So it behooves their national interest that they arm up militarily as well. Keep in mind that China and India did have a war back in '60s.
As a Nepali, I am not worried. India really does not need a long range missile such as this to attack Nepal.
As an American, I am glad that India has this capability. It is not an ICBM. It has only 5000 Kilimeter range, enough to reach Beijing, but not the US. I see China as the main competitor to the US. I am just happy to see that they have a neighbor who can stand up to them should the push comes to shove and contain them somewhat. For us, India is more than welcome to take proxy role, given how thin our military is stretched and the budget strains.
US is a key player in Nepal, as is India and China. Because of the geographical happenstance, Nepal will be increasingly important key foothold for the US to keep an eye on China and India. The US embassy in Nepal is one of the most expensive and most advanced in the world. There is a reason for that.