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.
India is badass.Sell them whatever they need.
Sell arms to India but ensure that no IP is sold to China. India and Russian collaboration is useful to US in the long run
Depends on the geopolitical situation
Yes, if India wants military weapons from the US.
Yes, but only to Protect Against Terrorism Not to Counter Russian Influence.
No, because India has a very bad human rights record as of late
Yes, but we should first try to solve conflicts peacefully
We should not be arming illiberal states
Yes, but prioritize diplomatic efforts
Yes, but keeping in mind that India could also be a future threat and empowering it beyond the limit would hurt us.
No, we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully and realistically we should not sell military weapons to any foreign country but if both China and Russia continue influence India then as a last resort we sell military weapons to defend themselves and also it will help boost the economy a little.
Yes, we should sell military weapons to all U.S. allies.
We should sell, only if proper due diligence is done, which proves that selling the ARMs will help India to fight or control CHina's aggression and not create any ARM's race.
russia and china are not bad
Yes, but only if they adhere to democratic principles.
Yes, because India is one among the only democratic (the largest democracy in existence) which is a natural ally of the U.S and shares similar values and virtues. Nations having a similar thought process should always move together. It would a diplomatic and political defeat otherwise.
Yes, it would boost the economy, and also fund Taiwan to defend itself against Chinese aggression, and Ukraine to recapture Crimea and certain parts of the Donbas region, both occupied by Russia
Yes, but we should also increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully first.
No, I think that all international arms dealings should be heavily controlled and decreased
Yes, but only if there is undeniable evidence that there will be an attack.
No, we shouldn't sell military weapons to any foreign country. There is nothing wrong with foreign influence unless it is harmful to its people.
Yes if it is necessary, or a national emergency.
Yes, but only certain military weapons as to not scare the other two powers.
Yes, but prioritize defensive technology over overtly offensive technology
No, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully, so as to not begin a global arms race.
We should only sell weapons to our allies and nations who are weak.
Yes, the USA should be able to publically sell arms that align with it's interests and standards; however, fully bearing responsibility for the use of those arms (i.e. sale to Al Qaeda while under Soviet occupation)
Instead of selling, we should be present in alliance
Yes if they are a democratic free market ally.
Don't have enough info for an informed opinion
No, weapons should only be sold to fellow nato members.
Yes, if it is deemed responsible by military leaders, and economically sound
Don’t have enough information
Yes, but only after a formal alliance is signed.
Not unless it absolutely needed for India to protect themselves
Yes, only if India is willing to become a vassal state
I do not enough to form an opinion
Increase foreign relations but always be ready for a fight
Yes, only if India has not committed any UN violations
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.
Yes, but we need to keep the best and most secret weapons in our arsenal for our own use.
I don’t have a particular stance
No, and we should limit the amount of military weapons we sell to any foreign country.
No, selling military weapons to foreign countries would enable those countries to reverse-engineer our technologies. Better to pursue diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully. We could also offer to establish bases jointly operated by US and Indian militaries, and equipped with light contingent of weapons for the purpose of self defense.
Yes, , and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully
No, we should not sell military weapons to any foreign country, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully
Yes, But only if they are in immediate danger.
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