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Anyone know why exactly the Saudis are arming themselves so heavily? Iran wouldn't be able to do much before the US intervenes, and I doubt Israel has the manpower or will to invade Saudi Arabia.

F-35? You mean the (sure somewhat better) American version of the PAK-FA? It's not like the US is going to be arming Pakistan with something like the F-35 that would want India to jump on that bandwagon.

At least one side's following the ceasefire agreement... Just like with Korea, unless either Pakistan or India completely invade/dismantle the opposite, then this situation's never going to end. Neither side wants to risk anything, so it's a stalemate :confused:

8 billion?!?!? Man, are the Chinese gonna P/Oed when we ask to borrow that!

Frankly, I think it should be a half and half deal. India needs manufacturing, and particularly for the future, hi-tech manufacturing. In return for these rare earths, Japan should 'share' some of that manufacturing through private investments, etc. Though this relationship is just another...

I'm glad BD is secular again, I've learned that secularism is an important factor in a country's ability to prosper people-to-people wise. Perhaps in 2050, BD may finally accomplish that Switzerland of the East dream :cheers: Though as much as our Bangladeshi/Pakistani/Chinese members may...

I think this is a pretty big double edged sword for India. The fact that companies will be liable for any 'errors', scares companies from wanting to invest, but the act boosts public confidence and well... holds corporations responsible. India can pretty much defend itself from China and...

It's sad actually. India and China were originally the two greatest ancient civilizations to date. Together, they could've held a economic, military, and more importantly, cultural hegemony over the world :confused: