Resurgent Russia

Its time for resilience and hopes for the New World Order has arisen. Russia strikes back in the International Arena reminding the nations all across the world that the loser of the cold war is not lost completely in the world. The manner in which they handled the Georgia's aggression in South Ossetia and the bold step to recognise the break away republics of Georgia- South Ossetia and Abkhazia sends a strong signal to the world that the Russia is not a mere spectator to international developments and the unipolar world US trying to establish is not possible. Hats off to Dmitry Medvedev, though being inexperienced, with less than 100 days of taking over as President, dint succumb to the pressure from the West. Vladmir putin though being the officially in the second grade in Russian Politics proved that he still plays the major role in his country.

The West have no rights to condemn the retaliation by Russia, when Georgia with no reason attacked South Ossetia, which was protected by the Russian troops according to the already brokered International agreements. Though the west allege that the retaliatory attack was too harsh, the Russians had no other options but to handle with iron hand to stop further aggression by the US ally, which is trying to seek NATO membership. The Russians have raised their voice saying that already volatile situation in Caucasus will become explosive, if Georgia gets a green signal to join NATO.

If anyone tries to justify the recognition of Kosovo, break away province of Serbia, why does the same logic not apply here and why does the West fail to understand this. It is clear the world is getting divided and the tension between the cold war rivals is at its peak since the break up of Soviet Union. With Venezuela and Cuba extending their solidarity with Russia over the recognition and Shanghai corporation organisation condemning the Georgia's brutal attack, European nations have joined hands with US to raise their concerns for Georgia.

With US attempting to build missile interceptor in Poland despite strong protest from Russia and Russia's participation in war games with Venezuela, with its submarines reaching those regions for the first time in the post cold war period, adds fuel to the fire. And US abruptly terminating the already proposed nuclear deal with Russia brings further woes to both the sides. Thought the possibility of cold war can be ruled out, the recent developments show that the policing other countries by US would be checked sooner or later. Yet, there is a long way for Russia to go and still lot more to prove that it could become as powerful as their cold war rival. Whatever happens, lets hope that peace gets established in the World.

Thanks to NSG's approval..

Twenty four years of long wait is over and the gate for nuclear commerce has been opened for India by lifting the embargo, which was imposed on India for testing its nuclear weapon in Pokhran in 1974. The waiver granted by Nuclear Supplier Groups will open India's nuclear commerce with International community. Whatever the saffron party raises hue against the waiver and however the Reds bark irrationally hailing it a black day, granting of nuclear waiver couldn't be denied as a historic moment for India as India is the only nuclear weapon state given access to take part in nuclear commerce, even though it is not a signatory of Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty(NPT). If this couldn't be deemed as a rare feat, what else could be called so?

It was good to see India raising above its standard and playing a good innings in the International stage in convincing some reluctant members of NSG, hence creating a major break through in our nuclear trade and now we could have nuclear trade with big players like Russia and France, apart from US. Nuclear energy is one of the cleanest form of energy, though serious steps need to be taken for its safe disposal of nuclear waste. And the waiver will grant India access to new nuclear technologies and create the way to get the cleanest form of energy. Though the contribution of nuclear energy to the the total energy generation is small, its time we shift to the nuclear energy.

Indian politicians once again prove unworthy of being a healthy opposition, there need to be discussions with open mindedness and blind opposition to any issue without giving a rational thought over the matter wont bring ant solutions. Of course, there are some serious concerns in the nuclear deal. Though millions of money is to be invested on buying reactors and other stuffs, there is no assurance of continuous supply of fuel and India has been denied the reprocessing rights of the spent nuclear fuel. There are issues that need to be addressed before finalising the deal but playing blind politics in this scientific issue and being so stereotypical only leaves bad impression of the political situation in India in the minds of the observers. Without understanding the real importance of the technologies being transferred and without visualising the real scenario in the future which demands clean energy, it is unfair to raise voice against the deal for the fear that India will lose its sovereign integrity because of its association with USA.

Now the time demands more alertness from Indian side on its foreign policies. US will try to dictate its policies on India, especially regarding Iran nuclear issue, it will seek India's support to impose sanction on the Islamic state. But it is in our hands to overcome the pressure and pursue our own foreign policy. Validity of the deal if India takes further Nuclear testing also remains a debatable issue.

With clear objectives and considering the opposition views and proper negotiations by the Indian government with their US counterpart, this deal will help us to revamp our nuclear technologies and definitely help us to pursue our path to meet our energy requirements. Still we have miles to go to achieve our energy levels but journey of thousand miles start with a single step. chale chalo India!! Hats off to NSG's approval..