Should India Join US In Its Af-Pak Policy?

Recently PM Manmohan Singh showed a positive interest in joining the war with the United States against the evil forces of Afghanistan and Pakistan. However, some will still question the decision and argue that in India, there is no dearth of problems. We ourselves need money to fight our own terrorism problems, to limit corruption, to negate the ever increasing bad affects of poor infrastructure, lack of education, immense hunger and many more. In such condition, if India does not involve itself in destroying other countries' terrorists, it will be better for the nation only.

However, I certainly do not agree with all these arguments as, if evil forces come to the power in our neighboring countries, then India will suffer its maximum wrath. The growth of terrorism in these countries will destroy the peace in India also. I particularly can’t help except lauding our PM hearing his one reason, “A strong, prosperous and democratic Pakistan is in India’s interest”. It is such a true line. If everything goes right with Pakistan and there are no terrorist activities, then India’s defense budget may decrease and Govt. can channelise that amount to other fields like food, infrastructure, education, health, etc. Otherwise, day by day, the budget will increase as it is happening traditionally till date. The other very important concern is the power of terrorists in Pakistan and Afghanistan. If they grow and became such a monster that they can avail these two countries’ nuclear weapons, then what will be the future of India? The terrorists have no moral value and no fear of the other world unlike every nation’s governments. Therefore, they can easily access and employ nuclear power to destroy any country and after that, they don’t have to answer anyone also. And mind you...they are very much capable of doing so.

Therefore, in my opinion, it’s high time that India should also join forces with the US to take part in its Af-Pak policy as in the future, India will be its main beneficiary. And one should destroy the problem in early stages itself as it is comparatively much easier to eradicate it by roots.