In international politics, ideas like “permanent allies” or “permanent enemies” are unreliable, according to General Anil Chauhan, India’s current top military official. He underlined that India had to be ready to take autonomous action in any situation.
General Chauhan made it clear in his speech that, given the shifting global environment, ties with any nation are not permanent. Situations and national interests influence policy changes. India must so make choices while preserving its strategic independence. He declared that India’s foreign and security policies must be based primarily on national interests. This is the way to look at any relationship or alliance.
In international politics, ideas like “permanent allies” or “permanent enemies” are unreliable, according to General Anil Chauhan, India’s current top military official. He underlined that India had to be ready to take autonomous action in any situation.
General Chauhan made it clear in his speech that, given the shifting global environment, ties with any nation are not permanent. Situations and national interests influence policy changes. India must so make choices while preserving its strategic independence. He declared that India’s foreign and security policies must be based primarily on national interests. This is the way to look at any relationship or alliance.
