Thursday, February 4, 1999
Ensure strategic autonomy
The substance of the eighth round of Indo-US discussions held in Delhi from January 29 to 31 is not a matter of public knowledge. But three political trends in the interaction are discernible.
Clear the logjam
The times have changed. When was the last time a Pakistani prime minister was heard saying he had seen the hunger among his people for normal ties with India? When was the last time a stadium of Indian cricket fans rose to cheer a victory lap by a Pakistani eleven?
Taking on the hawks
The BJP government has been functioning under the shadow of the Sangh Parivar ever since it came to power in March. This has, in turn, made for the strange duality that has marked its functioning.
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