the Charming of India has been a success

http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/IG27Df01.html


India embraces US, Israeli arms

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In what could mark a new level in Indo-Israeli defense cooperation, a high-level Israeli military delegation was recently reported to have been taken to terror-infested Jammu and Kashmir to formulate anti-infiltration strategies.

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Indo-US relations have been on the upswing with the expected culmination of the civil nuclear deal in the near future. The Indian cabinet this week cleared the final agreement drafted by officials last week and now moves to the realm of political discussions in both India and the US.

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Analysts say that the increasing dependence on Israeli and US arms may lead to the creation of a duopoly. They advise that India should work out sustenance clauses in deals with the two countries, while maintaining the traditional partnerships with Russia.

But politics, strategy and slush funds will continue to influence Indian defense deals.
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