Ask your daddy and they will tell you the position of Pakistan LOL
India NEVER had a Pleasure of "Changing" Daddies ( USA then China .. ) , Infact having Daddies in the First Place.
on the other side, US govt particular President US (In India) already answer the question regarding Pakistan and its position but still Indians as usual btw Pakistan obsession, Indians hardly understand the meaning of "who is really Strategically important".
Does India really Care ? Indian Polcit cares ONLY and ONLY Indian Interests. Period.
The Policy on Iran and Palestine/Israel and USA/Russia Dictates it.
If you have money doesn't mean you're important for the global powers.
It seems you are worried, as you meant to say.. yes yes.. you have a great Economy, we cant even Dare to Match.. but hey.. remember how US used us "Strategically" in Afganistan and waste our 2 Decades with refusing even 8 F16s in the End !
For that you need location a strategic point from where you can easily handle the threats and pursue your policies.
IOR , Asian Pivot +++
India nowhere near NSG nor eligible for Permanent UN seat with 60% population under poverty and lacks in many things. India not even close to Turkey in terms of advancement and infrastructure. Building missiles and buying hardware from US and Russia and call them-self supa power lol world only laugh.
Some People say it Otherwise. Including Guys from France, UK , US and Russia.
However, ( Im totally neglecting what Sarkoszy said recently about the Indian membership of UNSC ) where are the "Elegibility" Criteria for UNSC outlined.
Besides , ts worth reading what was the status of China when it was admitted to the UNSC ?
Simple US getting money from you because you're buying weapons from US and Russian market else nor you're technically fulfill US objectives nor capable to do anything against or in favor of any Nation.
I guess u have forgotten how US lobbied for Special Waiver for India at NSG to which China had to Agree and How Russia Sent her Nuclear Subs.
the Point being, it far far more than Buying and Selling as you suggest.
India in short darpook nation in terms of power projection at global level.
ICBMs , SLBMs , Nuclear Subs , Aircraft Carriers.
Last time i saw just 6 nations having all of these.
India never involve in any international issues, critical situations nor in any international conflicts rather bashing and crying over Pakistan.
I guess you just missed and forgot 1971 and a apart of your own History.
India is immature and not responsible nation to handle such powerful seats at global level.
Truth is bitter.
Says a Guy whose backyard is filled with names like AQ Khan, OBLs etc. etc.