Introduction to International Politics
Foreign Event Analysis
| Locale | ![[]](http://www.kvasaheim.com/flags/flag15-in.png "Flag of India") | India |
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United States signs N-deal with India
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| Summary |
As a result of three years of work by the Bush administration and Indian officials, President Bush has signed legislation that reverses three decades of policy and agrees on civil nuclear cooperation between the United States and India. The enactment of this US-India trade agreement will allow American businesses to enter India’s multi-billion dollar nuclear market. With the passing of this legislation, the United States will be able to sell nuclear fuel, technology, and reactors to India. Some controversy arises in that critics in India argue the constraints of the legislation compromise the country’s right to conduct nuclear tests and some experts say the deal is likely to speed up nuclear arms competition in Asia.
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| Analysis |
The enactment of this legislation is beneficial to both the United States and India. In the past decade, relations between the US and India have grown closer in various areas, including trade, energy, and security. The United States has become India’s largest trading partner. This legislation will add to the interaction and interdependence between states, thus leading to ensured peace.
Both the US and India will profit by becoming a part of this civil nuclear energy cooperation. India will now be able to count on a reliable fuel supply, meet the energy demands of its people, and reduce its independence on fossil fuels. In return, the United States will benefit by gaining access to a growing market for nuclear technologies. These acquired materials will then help US businesses create more jobs for Americans at home. The partnership created between the states will help improve the national security and economic future of both by negotiating an agreement which encourages interdependence. The implementation of this deal creates markets, increases trade, and reduces the danger of nuclear proliferation across the world. The agreement sends a message to the world that nations that follow the path to democracy will be a friend to the United States and India.
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| Perspective |  | Liberal |
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| Submitted | October 9, 2008 at 11:57 am | |
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