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Linking arms with Tokyo would be risky choice for New Delhi - Globaltimes.cn
The deadlock in the Diaoyu Islands dispute has lasted for some time, and there is still no sign of alleviation. In addition to China and Japan, countries like the US and the Philippines have also been involved in the dispute.
The Diaoyu dispute in fact influences the whole of East Asia, reflecting the paradoxical reality that the geopolitics and geoeconomics in the region are deeply separated.
Indian scholar Brahma Chellaney holds that Asia is facing an unprecedented pattern which involves a strong China, a strong Japan and a strong India. Since China has conflicts with both Japan and India, some Indians suggest India and Japan jointly contain China, such as by taking advantage of the Diaoyu dispute.
Such suggestions are highly spoken of by Japan's right wing. Shinzo Abe promoted an "arc of freedom and prosperity" to India when he was previously prime minister in 2007; now as he has returned to the office, Abe advocates the US, Japan, Australia and India forming a "democratic security diamond" targeting China.
There are two main opinions on the Diaoyu Islands dispute within India. While some hold that India should enhance strategic cooperation with Japan to balance China, some argue that China is more important to India than Japan. Currently, India hasn't chosen a clear stance over the Diaoyu dispute.
China's rise provides motivation for the enhancement of India-Japan relations. But for India, confrontation with China is not in its national interests. Both emerging economies need a peaceful and stable regional environment to focus on their biggest domestic task - economic and social reform and development.
With the increasing of China's military power, it's understandable that India and Japan will adopt some measures to check and balance China.
However, the ultimate purpose of Japan's current foreign policy is to realize Japan's "normalization," that is, to build the country into a military power. This purpose will never be recognized by countries that suffered from Japanese invasions, such as China and South Korea.
Shinzo Abe is attempting to stir up competition and establish military alliances, which is harmful to regional stability and economic cooperation.
If the India-Japan strategic partnership moves to a military alliance, India will face the same risks of war as Japan does. It's unworthy for India to risk its opportunities for social and economic developments for Japan's military power dream.
Japan is very likely to form a closer alliance with the US under Abe's leadership. This is probably not good news for India.
An enhanced US-Japan alliance will decrease Japan's chances of forming close relations with India. The Indian government is well aware that Abe failed to help India build the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, as Abe promised in 2006.
But if India also participates in the enhancement of a US-Japan alliance to form the "democratic security diamond" targeting China, then India is cheapening itself.
India has its own ambitions, and is not a "little partner" of the US and Japan. The value of India lies in its potential to balance China while sticking to its strategic independence.
Therefore, India could combine the advantage of every course of action in the international arena to gain benefits. Once it becomes the US and Japan's "little partner," India's value will be diminished.
From Washington's perspective, India's value is becoming prominent due to the rise of China, and will be strengthened with China's further development.
If China falls into a decline due to containment, the next target will be India, and the chances for an Asian rise will be zero. Although there is competition between China and India, the two share a lot in common.
Some scholars point out that the competitive situation in Asia at the moment is like Europe at the beginning of the 20th century. If Asians hope to avoid the sufferings of European countries, they should enhance cooperation to avoid being dragged into regional security dilemmas.
So it looks like all their Hindi Chini Bhai Bhai was a lie again. The Indians have been warned -- PLAAF is waiting to turn New Delhi's government quarter into rubble!
The deadlock in the Diaoyu Islands dispute has lasted for some time, and there is still no sign of alleviation. In addition to China and Japan, countries like the US and the Philippines have also been involved in the dispute.
The Diaoyu dispute in fact influences the whole of East Asia, reflecting the paradoxical reality that the geopolitics and geoeconomics in the region are deeply separated.
Indian scholar Brahma Chellaney holds that Asia is facing an unprecedented pattern which involves a strong China, a strong Japan and a strong India. Since China has conflicts with both Japan and India, some Indians suggest India and Japan jointly contain China, such as by taking advantage of the Diaoyu dispute.
Such suggestions are highly spoken of by Japan's right wing. Shinzo Abe promoted an "arc of freedom and prosperity" to India when he was previously prime minister in 2007; now as he has returned to the office, Abe advocates the US, Japan, Australia and India forming a "democratic security diamond" targeting China.
There are two main opinions on the Diaoyu Islands dispute within India. While some hold that India should enhance strategic cooperation with Japan to balance China, some argue that China is more important to India than Japan. Currently, India hasn't chosen a clear stance over the Diaoyu dispute.
China's rise provides motivation for the enhancement of India-Japan relations. But for India, confrontation with China is not in its national interests. Both emerging economies need a peaceful and stable regional environment to focus on their biggest domestic task - economic and social reform and development.
With the increasing of China's military power, it's understandable that India and Japan will adopt some measures to check and balance China.
However, the ultimate purpose of Japan's current foreign policy is to realize Japan's "normalization," that is, to build the country into a military power. This purpose will never be recognized by countries that suffered from Japanese invasions, such as China and South Korea.
Shinzo Abe is attempting to stir up competition and establish military alliances, which is harmful to regional stability and economic cooperation.
If the India-Japan strategic partnership moves to a military alliance, India will face the same risks of war as Japan does. It's unworthy for India to risk its opportunities for social and economic developments for Japan's military power dream.
Japan is very likely to form a closer alliance with the US under Abe's leadership. This is probably not good news for India.
An enhanced US-Japan alliance will decrease Japan's chances of forming close relations with India. The Indian government is well aware that Abe failed to help India build the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, as Abe promised in 2006.
But if India also participates in the enhancement of a US-Japan alliance to form the "democratic security diamond" targeting China, then India is cheapening itself.
India has its own ambitions, and is not a "little partner" of the US and Japan. The value of India lies in its potential to balance China while sticking to its strategic independence.
Therefore, India could combine the advantage of every course of action in the international arena to gain benefits. Once it becomes the US and Japan's "little partner," India's value will be diminished.
From Washington's perspective, India's value is becoming prominent due to the rise of China, and will be strengthened with China's further development.
If China falls into a decline due to containment, the next target will be India, and the chances for an Asian rise will be zero. Although there is competition between China and India, the two share a lot in common.
Some scholars point out that the competitive situation in Asia at the moment is like Europe at the beginning of the 20th century. If Asians hope to avoid the sufferings of European countries, they should enhance cooperation to avoid being dragged into regional security dilemmas.
So it looks like all their Hindi Chini Bhai Bhai was a lie again. The Indians have been warned -- PLAAF is waiting to turn New Delhi's government quarter into rubble!
China already grabbed Scarborough Shoal from Philippines. China already grabbed Diaoyu Islands from Japan. Where is your declaration of war? China can dump your treasury bonds on the open market and drive you into financial crisis anytime! 
