"if self-interest
is the guiding principle," why there was not much action was taken in
keeping up the relation btw srinlanka?
Interesting question.
But why do you think we did not use the self-interest
principle in SL.
Because the world
might eventually point fingers at us- considering our own weak human rights
record.
Exactly.. If
we support international intervention in SL, the same card might be used
against us in Kashmir.
I say that
we used self iinterest principle with SL always.
When
domestic politics get intertwined we take some stance. That need not necessarily
be the correct one. But it is to decide between what was the bigger headache
and which is to be attended first.
Yes! Often,
domestic n foreign policies are closely related. SL issue is an example where
our domestic situation dictated out foreign policy. On the contrary, indo-us
nuclear deal was where our foreign policy dictated our domestic politics (UPA
almost lost majority due to the withdrawal of support by CPI)...
Sir, I agree however
the silence of self-interest gave way to open doors to China and PAK
After having sorted out the internal headache, even when
china and pak had come in, the current situation in SL and relations vis-a-vis
us is not too far off the radar that it cannot be salvaged.
There are various weapons in the arsenal. Different pressure
points are used at different times. Sama Beda Dhana Dhandam.
We have to play with the cards dealt. And make the best use
of it keeping self interest in mind. Rationalization of decision as Herbert
Simon said.
Latest regime change
coupled with paradigm shift (project Mausam) could help us regain lost grounds
in SL. Am I right sir?
Yes Pradeep. Cooperation in all areas is always good.
As a big country, we should always be ready to give
disproportionate responses, without exactly expecting full reciprocation. This
has been our position in the SAARC.
Exactly what Gujral doctrine says... Help our neighbors
without expecting reciprocity
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