Saturday, September 29, 2007

India should take a strong stand against military oppression in Burma

There are a lot of articles currently both criticizing and explaining New Delhi's mild public support for the pro-democracy uprising in Burma. Most blame the extra safe stand taken by India to be a culmination of business and energy interests in Burma, not losing any advantage to China, and anti-terrorism partnership with the military government in Burma.

I am ready to accept that it is not easy for the powers that be to make this decision. There are probably significant pros and cons in taking such action when it comes to long-term foreign policy, regional hold on power, financial and strategic interests etc. etc. India is weighing its options very very carefully and does not want to slip on this tight rope walk...

However, as a citizen, I want my government to do something constructive if it is in a position to do this. At the very minimum lets not give weak-knee'd statements such as "we wish for a great ending all around" and "we never interfere in others internal problems." Do we have means to take both overt and covert measures to support the pro-democracy protests and non violence towards the protesters? Because if we do, I want my democratically elected government to use them.

Can we engage in smart diplomacy to get the junta to not fire indiscriminately at protesters? Do we have any leverage in demanding that they do this or that...if yes, let's use it...let's use it.

This is a request, my request to my government, if there is something we can do to stop the oppression...let's do it. Let's not stand by and see blatant human rights abuses occur as we trade business deals. If we want to become a dominant regional power, we also need to have the guts to take positions that may discomfort ruling governments. We cannot become a regional power to reckon with if we are only too happy to shun the responsibility that can come with it...

Does that mean imposing our views, no matter what, on a people...? Nope, we don't abuse it, but let's use it at least...

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