In September 2018, the U.S. signed a security agreement with India unlocked the sales of billions of dollars of high-tech American weapons. India will purchase fighter jets, transport planes, drones and missile defense systems from American military manufacturers including Lockheed Martin. The U.S. government is seeking India as an ally to counter the rise of China and Russia’s military strength in the Indo-Pacific region. Proponents argue that the agreement is necessary to counter China and Russia’s influence and the agreement will generate billions of dollars in revenue for U.S. military defense contractors. Opponents argue that the agreement will encourage China and Russia to beef up their militaries and trigger a global arms race.
@ISIDEWITH4yrs
Yes, selling military weapons to foreign countries will help boost the economy
@ISIDEWITH4yrs
No, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully
@ISIDEWITH4yrs
No, and we should not sell military weapons to any foreign country
@ISIDEWITH4yrs
No, this will start a global arms race
@8ZSCMSF7mos
No, and we should NOT sell military weapons to any foreign country. We should also NEVER sell our nuclear weapons to any foreign country either. This would start a global arms race.
@963R9B97hrs
Everytime we've weaponized a country, it's blown up in our faces.
@963BJNCRepublican15hrs
Yes we should but with rules on the deal and it should be small amount of deals
@9639ZHT15hrs
Yes we need to be making allies but we don't want to get into anything that could cause a big war like WWI or WWII
@9633RLP21hrs
I have little knowledge in this field so I remain undecided
@962YXW91 day
Yes if they are Allie’s to the United States
@962F2KG2 days
Private organizations should be allowed to trade freely with any country for defense, unless we have declared war with that country.
@95ZF7RT3 days
Yes, but this should be if we know something is happening.
@95Z8FYT3 days
No, inflaming Cold War tensions has always done tremendous damage to America at home and abroad. It is imperative that these countries respect and never violate human rights, but after 75 years it's time to figure out a way forward that involves a more peaceful coexistence between capitalism and socialism. Antagonizing these nations is not the way to promote our ideals about human rights.
@95YG6VBProgressive3 days
Yes, only if they request it to protect them
@95Y6NNX4 days
we should be less involved
@95XVG7D4 days
Only if India agrees, by contract, not to purchase anymore Chinese and Russian junk. I'm sure they would appreciate having really high quality equipment to defend themselves from future aggression.
No, but other countries that oppose China and Russia we should
@95X6BCD5 days
no, we have to stop being the hero... let other countries fight for their own lives, if they want war, bring it on.
@95VFMKH6 days
Within reason and constant review of the necessity.
@95V5BRT6 days
Yes but we should also prepare for US military intervention at the request of our allies
@95SXTX21wk
Yes, as a business decision, but not as a substitute for an influence campaign or other op.
@95SMFZX1wk
No, and we should stop the production of military weapons.
@95RQQV21wk
Yes, but only by pressuring India into alignment with internation interests of the UN.
@95RPQT81wk
I hope India gets wiped out. Anything to stop the scam callers.
@95R6CCX1wk
Yes, selling limited numbers of military weapons has certain economic boosts, however an equal amount should be dedicated to diplomatic efforts.
@95PXTW51wk
Let private companies sell arms to whomever they choose
@95P8DLX1wk
No, India has the ability to develop their own weapons.
@95MZ2S51wk
Yes, however we should only sell older generation weapons to ensure we remain competitive.
@95M8DXB2wks
Yes, but only with diplomatic efforts to peacefully resolve conflict.
@95LW6MM2wks
Yes, but only if India wants them, and it should be done for the purpose of bettering our trade relationship, not as way to "dunk on the Chinese".
@95LK8VT2wks
No, the U.S. should not get involved in such things like this because the foreign country can use those weapons against us if given a chance to.
@95LBPG62wks
Yes, and also increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully
@95L68SN2wks
Yes, If they stop their Human right abuses against Muslims
Yes, but we should still use diplomatic efforts to peacefully resolve conflicts.
@95K682W2wks
To counter Chinese and Russian influence, we need to stop all foreign aide programs that are supporting communist governments, trade can continue with any country
@95JLJ9C2wks
i'm going to be neutral about this
Increase diplomatic efforts, but if they ask they shall recieve.
@95HFW6V2wks
@95GZCRF2wks
Yes, so long as we stay out of the conflict
@95GJGT52wks
No, as this is what made the Middle East a violent place in the world, as fault of these exact countries.
@95FTYG22wks
No, but we should not ban private US-based entities from serving that market.
@95FQH772wks
Should America butt into everyone’s business and how well are those weapons going to be used. Will this have potential to start another one of americas wars?
@95FM7X52wks
In certain circumstances yes, but we should do everything possible diplomatically first.
@95FH34K2wks
All I'm saying is give war a chance
@95D5BYQ3wks
Mabye but dont sell too much.
Yes, selling military weapons to defend there country is there right
@956G7WB3wks
India is a nominal ally of the United States, and should receive what is needed to protect against regional rivals
@9569TT63wks
Yes, but only to our allies.
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