What Next?!: "I'm trying to think differently, not to stay stuck in the past,"

At least I'm not the only one who's puzzled about the 'future' McFly! is leading us into. If this is the best he can do, perhaps we'd be better off if he'd go back to ranching or owning sports teams. -- JMS

Nuclear Pact Launches India Into Uncharted Waters --
The historic nuclear deal with the US could have an unpredictable and serious outcome
-- YaleGlobal Online

Because of the deal, India becomes more of a counterweight to China bringing in turn unpredictable consequences. Few have analyzed the China reaction, which could include support of nuclear programs in Pakistan and Bangladesh. After pledging to combat terror alongside the US, India could find itself drawn into some difficult conflicts ahead. The two countries may have underestimated the long-term consequences that will inevitably affect them and other nations around the world. – YaleGlobal

India Giver
Why was Bush so generous in New Delhi?
-- Slate.com

A cardinal rule of negotiation, whether for labor talks or international diplomacy, is don't be afraid to leave the table. Bush broke this rule.

India needed this deal more than the United States did. Yet it was India that got everything it wanted—and Washington that caved. The deal was wrapped up less than two hours before Bush was scheduled to hold his press conference in New Delhi with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Bush reportedly ordered his negotiators to give in on the final disputes rather than defer the accord and mangle his timetable.

Nuke deal not to affect strategic plans
-- Financial Times (India)

“This means that India will not be constrained in any way in building future nuclear facilities, whether civilian or military, as per our national requirements,” he said, adding “the integrity of our nuclear doctrine and our ability to sustain a minimum credible nuclear deterrent is adequately protected.”

Did you know? --
Some recent reports indicate that India already has very nearly as many nuclear weapons as its neighbor, China, and currently flauts the fact that it has no intention of abating production.