The N-deal, though hugely advantageous for India, has recieved some critical press from international publications such as The Economist, for American Congress and Bush's effort to treat India as a special case. Sample this from The Economist:
For India's government the controversial deal it struck last month with America to allow civil nuclear co-operation between the two countries is already radiating success. Shinzo Abe, Japan's prime minister, was in Delhi this week to cement a “strategic partnership”. Meanwhile, Australia's cabinet has agreed in principle to sell uranium to India, even though India hasn't signed the NPT.
The Bush administration argues it is better to bring India in from the cold and have it take on similar responsibilities to the treaty's five recognised nuclear powers: America, Britain, France, Russia and China. That would be a net gain for non-proliferation.
This deal is a huge win for India. Having a powerful strategic partner such as USA helps to get similar fruitful deals from countries like Australia, Japan and others, and with the Uncle Sam's hand on your back, you are included in the global mainstream of trade and commerce, inspite of progressing on domestic nuclear front.
Way to go, India. And do not bother about the jealous jounalists!
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