I’ve read this opinion on here and other leftist places several times, and it’s gotten to the point where I’m absolutely confounded about whether people even understand geopolitics and know history. Truly weird take that would suggest hidden prejudices and having complete blinders on what is happening in the world.

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[–] CommCat@hexbear.net 5 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago)

India is a major factor in the US' "containment" strategy against China, so they are doing everything possible to get India into their sphere of influence, but the major hurdle is India's long relation with USSR/Russia. India is a big user of Russian military hardware, but since the US/West are trying sway India in their direction, India has started buying overpriced Rafale Jet fighters from France. Territorial disputes with China and the occasional scuffle keeps India and China from closer relations, which is useful for the US/West.