Six reasons why India should join Russian air strikes in Syria

[vsdoc]

check edited response.
More often our Mil Professionals like any other professional have a view of the area of interest.
In his opinion there might have been reduction in certain spheres, but if you look at a birds eye view of Russian Involvement. It continues to be a very fruitful relationship for both sides.

I deny none of what you added.

But this gent knows what he's talking about. And Pakistan was not the focus of his attention. China was.

 

[MilSpec]

I deny none of what you added.

But this gent knows what he's talking about. And Pakistan was not the focus of his attention. China was.

Then It absolutely makes sense, doesn't it. They cannot be in a zero sum game between India and China, both fit in their road map for their own growth.

My personal opinion is, we as a country are indebted to Russians for their role 1971. I can never forget what they did for us.

 

[The Ultranationalist]

I wonder if the OP realizes that Russia is not India's ally anymore.

And hasn't been for some time now.

That and the fact that there are American planes (and drones) in the same area. That airspace is one of the most tightly crammed and dangerous in the world right now.

One small incident, an engagement, an inadvertent lock, could trigger a war.

India has neither the muscle nor the pockets to risk such. Against either of the big boys.

Russia does it because Russia can.

India will not because it cannot. And does not need nor want to.

your views are quite sensible but i dont doubt our military muscle, we will give them hell.

 

[vsdoc]

Then It absolutely makes sense, doesn't it. They cannot be in a zero sum game between India and China, both fit in their road map for their own growth.

It does not work out well for us in case of a conflict with China.

 

[MilSpec]

It does not work out well for us in case of a conflict with China.

Even if they did pick sides, it doesn't end well for India.

 

[Oldman1]

8 October 2015 RAKESH KRISHNAN SIMHA
Instead of always being a bystander during events of global import, it’s time India showed some spine
and acted like a responsible power.
Warplanes from multiple countries are screaming through the skies over Syria. On the ground, terrorist
groups are nibbling at Syria’s extremities. It is an environment that India should jump right into. Here
are six good reasons why India needs to send its well-trained and ferocious military to defend
beleaguered Syria.

India needs to show support for an ally
Currently, Russia is conducting airstrikes against ISIS, al-Qaeda and CIA-backed terror groups all by
itself. The Russian Air Force has brought a strong detachment of jet fighters and bombers to Syria, but
the fact remains that it is a solo act. Iran has provided shock troops to fight on the ground, but no
aircraft. India should send at least a squadron of jets for joint air strikes with the Russian Air Force
against terror groups. This is a matter that concerns India’s only strategic partner. When your friend is
in a fight, you enter the fray.

India’s counter-terror expertise can be a game changer
India’s experience in counter terrorism could play a decisive role in combating ISIS as well as CIA
supported terrorist groups such as the so-called Free Syrian Army. The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the
Indian Army have been fighting extremists in Kashmir and eastern India for decades. India also stamped
out separatism in Punjab after a take-no-prisoners campaign that lasted nearly 20-years. Such valuable
counter terror experience is precisely what Russia would appreciate having on its side in the Syrian war.

India’s armed forces will gain invaluable experience
Significant events are happening over Syrian airspace and beyond. Turkish Air Force F-16s that
attempted to come close to the action got a taste of Russian airpower when MiG-29s interceptors –
providing top cover – achieved radar lock on the F-16s. Turkey’s military admitted that as many as
eight Turkish F-16 jets patrolling the Turkish-Syrian border were “painted” by a MiG-29 as well as
surface-to-air missile systems based in Syria in two separate incidents.
This is an eerie replication of the 1999 Kargil War when Indian MiG-29s – which were providing top
cover to IAF jets targeting Pakistani intruders – achieved missile locks on Pakistan Air Force F-16s,
forcing the latter to disengage from the battle.
The airspace over Syria would be an environment that India’s MiG-29 and Sukhoi-30MKI pilots would
relish. Not only would they be right at home in the Syrian cauldron, Indian pilots would also gain
battlefield experience in a 21st century environment involving western air forces. The IAF would also be
able to test its ability to quickly airlift Indian troops into a war zone.
After the bombardment by Russian and Indian aircraft, the Indian Army would savour the prospect of
mopping up the remnants of the ISIS as well as CIA-backed rebel groups.

Fight them in Syria, not at home
There will be plenty of naysayers who will argue India should not enter the mess because they fear the
country will end up on the ISIS radar. But the point is to fight – and exterminate – ISIS in its home
base than in India. ISIS should not be given any breathing space which would allow them to expand out
of the Middle East. India – like Russia – faces a serious threat from these media and technology savvy
terrorist organisations that are able to radicalise its citizens via the internet. India, therefore, has every
right to destroy ISIS in its breeding grounds before it becomes a threat at home.

India’s stock will rise globally
Despite sending spectacular missions to the Moon and Mars and becoming an IT superpower, India is
still known as the land of holy men, tigers and Gandhi. What the country needs is an image makeover.
If India sends its armed forces to Syria, its stock will rise globally as one of the few countries able to
hit the ISIS. We are talking about fighting the world’s most vicious rebel group, whose terror has
achieved the impossible of making al-Qaeda look like a moderate bunch.
There is an ancient Indian saying – the brave shall inherit the earth. India’s leadership needs to bite the
bullet.

India’s entry will be a landmark geopolitical event
The Russian airstrikes in Syria could be the beginning of a more assertive BRICS group. Until now it
was the West which was enforcing no-fly zones and dictating terms. Now the Russian side is doing it –
not against small, defenceless countries but against real terrorists who are a global menace. This is a
significant development because Russia is finally taking decisive military action and has received wide
support internationally.
Importantly, Russian air strikes against opponents of the secular Bashar al-Assad government have
decapitated American foreign policy in the Middle East. People in the Middle East have front row seats
to the wilting of American power in the face of a determined Russia.
India has rarely intervened outside the scope of the United Nations. The country is known as the
reluctant superpower because it rarely ventures into global hot spots. If India sends its mighty defence
forces to support Syria, it would have the weight of over 1.2 billion people saying no to terrorist groups
holding a peaceful and secular country to ransom.
This is history in the making – don’t sit it out.

Unless India has interests in Syria like Russia does by having a base or something to protect, they really don't have any reason to go there. Unless they want to show support.

 

[vsdoc]

Even if they did pick sides, it doesn't end well for India.

We have credible nuclear deterrence against China.

We cannot lift a finger against a stockpile of 10,000+ nukes.

P.S. I think you meant "didn't" ?

 

[MilSpec]

We have credible nuclear deterrence against China.

We cannot lift a finger against a stockpile of 10,000+ nukes.

P.S. I think you meant "didn't" ?

Sir, I did mean Doesn't.
Credible deterrence has it's pace, economic engagement to plays it's role. China Theater is India's Bogey, which is a good target but won't turn red.

China has bigger fish to fry, and they have achieved the perfect offensive tool in the form of a client state to keep India engaged. China will only fight India, till the last Pakistani.

 

[AyanRay]

Actually many Indians are willing to be ISIS toilet cleaners. Most South Asians that join ISIS come from India or Bangladesh surprisingly, and not Pakistan

A Pakistani would never accept a toilet cleaners job in a jihadi organization. They a more likely to become top commanders, after all CEOs of top terror organizations have Pakistani link. On the other hand Indians suck at this field, hence they become CEOs of top MNCs of the world.

 

[vsdoc]

China will only fight India, till the last Pakistani.

What was your ID on the WAB?

 

[danger007]

India would never oppose the United States. The United States is the puppet master to India's foreign policy.

yes Salala incident and drone strikes happened in India. ...

 

[Kinetic]

India would never oppose the United States. The United States is the puppet master to India's foreign policy.

After Abottabad they thanked you and and killed your soldiers but didn't even utter the word sorry. Becase? this...

Obama seeks $1bn from Congress for aid to Pakistan - Pakistan - DAWN.COM

 

[Koovie]

India would never oppose the United States. The United States is the puppet master to India's foreign policy.

The biggest irony though.... OBL, drones etc

 

[SRP]

Actually many Indians are willing to be ISIS toilet cleaners. Most South Asians that join ISIS come from India or Bangladesh surprisingly, and not Pakistan

I don't see India in this list.

 

[Mike_Brando]

Indians never had the "balls" to go out of india and fight. Read your history. All great powers of their times invaded india and ruled india.
"moaziz sarif, ap kay system main ya sahulat muyassar nahi hay".............. ap apnay mulk say bahir pangay lainay say baz rahain. warna apki lu*li kat de jay ge"

Zara apke History par jor dijiye Miyan.Jitne bhi invaders aaye the woh aapke mulq ke through ghusse the,unhone aap ki purvajo par har tarah ke torture kiya aur last mein unhe convert bhi kiye talwar ki nokh pe.Humhare pardada o ne unse har waqt maqabla kiya aur apne izzat bachane ke liye sar kata diya lekin sar ko jhukne nehi diya.Issi wajah se aaj bhi humara mulq ka naam Hindustan hain aur yaha ke majority of the population Hindu hain.Kuch samajh mein aaya ke nehi miyan!!