Why INDIA can never be a SUPERPOWER like America | Abhi and Niyu

Summary

This video script delves into America's status as the world's sole superpower, highlighting its extensive network of military bases and the strategic 'Destroyers for Bases' deal that expanded its global influence. It examines the U.S. military-industrial complex, revealing how war profiteering fuels its economy and political influence. The script also discusses America's policy of selling weapons to various nations to maintain conflict, ensuring a continuous demand for its arms. It concludes by reflecting on the implications for countries like India, emphasizing the importance of non-alignment and the dangers of foreign military bases.

Takeaways

• 🌐 America is considered the only real superpower with a global military presence, including over 750 bases in 80 countries.
• 🤝 The Destroyers for Bases Deal during WWII was pivotal for America's establishment of military bases worldwide, including former British colonies.
• 🏠 America's military bases are referred to as 'Little America' for larger bases and 'Lillipads' for smaller ones, housing American-style amenities and weaponry.
• 💵 The U.S. dollar plays a significant role in America's superpower status, but the video suggests a focus on military rather than economic strategies.
• 🔄 America's defense budget for 2023 was $916 billion, with 40% of the world's military spending, funded by the military-industrial complex.
• 🔫 The top five global arms manufacturers are American, influencing politicians and perpetuating war for profit through an 'Iron Triangle' of interests.
• 🌍 The Nixon Doctrine allowed America to sell weapons globally, ensuring a continuous demand for American arms and maintaining superpower status.
• 🇮🇳 India's non-alignment policy has kept it from having foreign military bases, contrasting with America's global strategy.
• 🚫 America's approach to global conflicts is to ensure they continue, benefiting its economy and military influence, rather than promoting peace.
• 👥 America's strategy involves maintaining military and economic dominance at the potential cost of human lives and global stability.

Q & A

What is the significance of the Destroyers for Bases Deal in the context of America's global military presence?

The Destroyers for Bases Deal was a pivotal moment in American history, allowing the U.S. to establish military bases in strategic locations such as Jamaica, Bahamas, and Trinidad. This deal set the stage for America's global military presence and its role as a superpower.

How does the number of U.S. military bases around the world compare to other countries?

The United States has an unparalleled number of military bases, with over 750 bases in 80 countries. This is a level of global military presence unmatched by any other nation, including India and China.

What is the term used to describe the large American military bases abroad?

The large American military bases abroad are referred to as 'Little America' due to their size and the presence of American amenities such as schools, housing, and restaurants.

What is the term for the smaller American military bases, and what do they signify?

The smaller American military bases are called 'Lillipads'. Despite their innocent-sounding name, they can house dangerous equipment such as drones, indicating the strategic and tactical importance of these bases.

How did America's military strategy during the Cold War contribute to its status as a superpower?

During the Cold War, America's strategy of establishing a vast network of military bases around the world, along with the development of a robust defense manufacturing industry, solidified its status as a superpower by allowing it to exert influence globally.

What is the term 'Iron Triangle' in the context of the American military-industrial complex?

The 'Iron Triangle' refers to the relationship between the Special Interest Groups (weapon manufacturers), the Department of Defense (which purchases weapons), and Congress (politicians who receive campaign funding). This triangle ensures a continuous demand for weapons and war, benefiting all parties involved.

How does the military-industrial complex in America influence its politics and foreign policy?

The military-industrial complex influences American politics and foreign policy by funding political campaigns and pushing for increased defense budgets. This ensures a continuous cycle of weapon production and sales, which in turn fuels wars and maintains America's superpower status.

What is the Nixon Doctrine as it relates to America's global military strategy?

The Nixon Doctrine allowed America to extend its military influence by selling weapons to countries where it did not have a physical military presence. This strategy enabled America to maintain global influence even in regions where it did not have a direct military presence.

How does America's policy of selling weapons to other countries affect its economy and global standing?

America's policy of selling weapons to over 160 countries worldwide stimulates its economy by creating jobs and generating revenue. It also enhances its global standing by making it a key player in international security and defense.

What is the significance of America's defense budget, and how does it relate to its superpower status?

America's defense budget, which was $916 billion in 2023, represents a significant portion of its total budget and is the largest in the world. This substantial investment in defense is a key factor in maintaining its superpower status by funding advanced military technology and maintaining a strong military presence globally.

How does America's approach to war and military strategy differ from India's non-alignment policy?

America's approach to war and military strategy is centered around maintaining its superpower status through direct involvement and the sale of weapons. In contrast, India's non-alignment policy during the Cold War aimed to maintain neutrality and not align with any major power bloc, focusing on diplomatic relations and avoiding military entanglements.

Outlines

00:00

🌐 America's Global Military Dominance

The paragraph discusses America's status as the world's sole superpower, with a focus on its military might and global presence. It highlights the country's secret to maintaining its power: profiting from war by exporting weapons. The script also touches on America's historical strategy of establishing military bases worldwide, starting with the Destroyers for Bases Deal during World War II. This strategy has allowed America to have a significant influence across every continent, shaping its role as a superpower.

05:01

💵 The Financial Machinery of American Power

This section delves into how America sustains its superpower status financially. It points out the high costs of maintaining military bases and the defense budget, which was $916 billion in 2023. The military-industrial complex is identified as a key funding source, with American weapon manufacturers contributing to political campaigns to ensure continuous warfare and demand for their products. The 'Iron Triangle' of Special Interest Groups, the Department of Defense, and Congress is described as a mechanism that perpetuates war for mutual benefit, making America's strategy self-sustaining.

10:02

🕊️ The Non-Aligned Path for India

The final paragraph contrasts America's superpower approach with India's policy of non-alignment. It suggests that India should focus on becoming a 'great power' by ensuring the safety and prosperity of its people rather than aspiring to be a superpower. The paragraph also warns of the potential risks for India if it allows foreign military bases on its soil, drawing parallels with Pakistan's experience. It concludes with a call for viewers to subscribe to the channel for more insightful content.

Keywords

💡Superpower

A superpower refers to a nation that possesses immense political, economic, military, and cultural influence on a global scale. In the video, the United States is identified as the only real superpower, highlighting its unmatched military strength and global influence. The script mentions America's extensive network of military bases worldwide as evidence of its superpower status.

💡Military Bases

Military bases are installations where armed forces are stationed or deployed. The video emphasizes that the U.S. has over 750 military bases in 80 countries, illustrating its global military presence and power projection. These bases are part of America's strategy to maintain its superpower status and exert influence in various regions.

💡Destroyers for Bases Deal

The Destroyers for Bases Deal was a significant agreement during World War II between the U.S. and the UK, where the U.S. provided destroyers to the UK in exchange for permission to establish military bases in British territories. This deal is highlighted in the video as a historical milestone that enabled the U.S. to expand its military presence globally.

💡Sphere of Influence

A sphere of influence refers to the region or areas where a country has significant political, economic, or military impact. The video discusses how America's military bases around the world have allowed it to create a sphere of influence, enabling it to shape global events and assert its dominance.

💡Military-Industrial Complex

The military-industrial complex is a term used to describe the intricate relationship between a nation's military and the defense industry. The video explains how American defense contractors fund political campaigns and in return, influence policy to ensure ongoing demand for their weapons, thereby perpetuating war and military spending.

💡Iron Triangle

The Iron Triangle in the video represents the symbiotic relationship between special interest groups (weapon manufacturers), the Department of Defense (which purchases weapons), and Congress (politicians who receive campaign funding). This triangle ensures that weapons production and war continue to be profitable for all parties involved.

💡Nixon Doctrine

The Nixon Doctrine, as referenced in the video, is a foreign policy that aimed to reduce direct U.S. military involvement in global conflicts and instead supply arms to allies to maintain American influence. The video suggests that this doctrine has allowed the U.S. to extend its power by selling weapons to various countries, even controversial ones.

💡Non-alignment

Non-alignment is a policy where a country chooses not to formally align with or against any major power bloc. The video points out that India has adopted a non-alignment policy, which has allowed it to maintain relationships with various nations without being drawn into conflicts or alliances that could compromise its sovereignty.

💡Economic Sanctions

Economic sanctions are penalties applied by one country against another to achieve certain objectives, often related to foreign policy. The video implies that countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE might feel compelled to purchase American weapons due to regional conflicts, indirectly influenced by U.S. policies and the potential threat of economic sanctions.

💡Independence

Independence, in the context of the video, refers to a nation's autonomy and self-governance without external control or influence. The video warns that allowing foreign military bases, as experienced by Pakistan, can undermine a country's independence and make it reliant on the superpower for support, which can have negative long-term consequences.

💡Great Power

A great power is a sovereign state that has the ability to exert significant influence on a global scale. The video contrasts the concept of a superpower with that of a great power, suggesting that India should aim to be a great power by focusing on solving domestic issues and maintaining a strong economy and international reputation, rather than pursuing superpower status.

Highlights

America is considered the only real superpower in the world.

America's secret to maintaining its superpower status is its involvement in wars.

Bangladesh's ex-PM claimed America wanted to build a military base there, leading to protests and regime change.

America has over 750 military bases in 80 countries outside its own.

The Destroyers for Bases Deal in 1940 allowed America to establish military bases in return for warships.

America's military bases are a strategy for global influence.

America's military spending accounts for 40% of the world's total.

The military-industrial complex in America funds politicians to maintain war efforts.

The Iron Triangle in America consists of Special Interest Groups, the Department of Defence, and Congress.

American weapon manufacturers fund campaigns to ensure continuous weapon production.

America sells weapons to over 160 countries, including controversial ones.

America's strategy is to ensure wars continue to fuel its economy and military influence.

India's non-alignment policy has kept it from having military bases in foreign countries.

America may pressure India to build a military base in the future.

America's focus on military production for profit over welfare is a dark secret.

America's strategy ensures it has clients for its weapons, even when its economy suffers.

America views weapons as products, focusing on jobs and economic benefits.

India's non-alignment is its strength, allowing it to maintain relationships without aligning with any superpower.

America's interference in other countries' affairs has led to unstable situations, as seen in Pakistan.

Building military bases by foreign countries in India could be as dangerous as losing independence.

The video concludes by encouraging viewers to subscribe for more insightful content.

Transcripts

No matter how hard India tries, it cannot

leave one country behind, and that is

America.

Because today, there is only one real superpower

in the world, and that is the United

States of America.

And America is not ready

to leave this throne

But America has a dark secret, because of

which not only India, but even China cannot

confront America.

Just like Saudi Arabia has oil, America also

has a secret thing that America exports to

earn profit.

And that secret is war.

Today's video is relevant because our neighbour, Bangladesh's

ex-PM Sheikh Hasina says that America wanted

to build a military base in Bangladesh.

And when they refused, protests started in Bangladesh

and the regime changed.

It could be a coincidence, or it could

be a warning for India.

In today's video, let's understand how America earns

profit during the war, how it sells weapons

and fills its pockets, and what difference does

it make to us. Let's understand in today's video.

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Chapter 1.

America's real power.

There are more than 750 military bases all

over the world outside America's own country.

In 80 countries of the world, and apart

from Antarctica, you get to see American military

in every continent.

This power is not with any other country

except America.

But why does any country allow America to

keep its own military on its own land?

The answer is in history.

September 2, 1940 was a historic day.

World War II had begun, and Germany was

occupying all the countries of Europe.

At one point, it seemed that Germany would

take over the whole world.

Countries of Europe were taking over Germany one

by one.

In 1940, France kneeled before Germany and Italy.

The UK was left alone.

But Great Britain was not one of the

losers.

So on September 2, 1940, there was a

deal between Britain and America.

This deal is called the Destroyers for Bases

Deal.

This deal took place between Franklin Roosevelt and

Winston Churchill.

In this deal, it was said that America

would give such big destroyer ships to the

UK.

And in return, the UK would allow them

to build military bases on some of their

land.

But it was not limited to just military

bases.

Through this deal, in a way, Britain was

going to sell some of its colonies to

America for 99 years.

And it is written in this deal that

America does not need to pay any rent

for it.

After this deal, America built its military bases

in Jamaica, Bahamas, Trinidad.

And while doing this, America made a similar

deal with other countries in the name of

protection.

By the end of World War II, in

1945, America was building 112 bases every month.

Today, the situation is such that America itself

does not know how many military bases it

has. Or you can say that this number is

so big that they do not want to

disclose it.

But a researcher named David Wynne tracked their

bases and made a list of small and

large bases.

It was found that like Europe, Japan, Australia,

and Pakistan have military bases in America.

This was America's masterstroke.

Because of which, ultimately, it became a superpower.

European countries like Britain built their empires by

building their colonies in other countries.

America built its empire by building its military

bases.

America made World War II an opportunity.

Which is not even possible for China, let

alone India, without World War III.

This strategy of America is called the sphere

of influence.

Because of which, today, America does whatever it

wants all over the world.

There are two types of bases in America.

The big bases are called Little America.

Where there are American schools, the houses there

also look like American houses.

Moreover, you will also see American restaurants like

Taco Bell there.

The small bases are called Lillipads.

This name sounds very innocent to hear, but

there are dangerous drones here too.

During the Cold War, when America felt that

North Korea was becoming very communist, they used

their bases in South Korea.

And on the basis of those bases, they

made South Korea strong.

The Vietnam War was similar.

But in the Vietnam War, America lost badly.

In Afghanistan, America was for 20 years.

And let alone small, weak countries, Japan and

Germany still have more than 100 bases in

America.

During the Cold War, America had 1,600

bases.

Now, by the end of the Cold War,

this number has become half.

But after the Israel-Hamas conflict and the

Russia-Ukraine conflict, this number is going to

increase soon.

The real power of America is that it

not only shows its power on its borders,

but also outside its borders.

Another reason to make America a superpower is

its currency, i.e. the U.S. dollar.

If you want to know how the U .S. dollar makes America a superpower, then do

watch this video.

Chapter 2.

Profit from War To become a superpower was

difficult for America.

But it is even more difficult to maintain

this superpower.

Because maintaining so many military bases, giving salaries

to the army there, keeping advanced weapons there,

all this is expensive.

Last year, in 2023, America's defence budget was

$916 billion.

13% of their total budget goes to

defence.

40% of the world's military spending is

done by just one country, America.

Yes, today no one messes with America directly.

Just like it is on our borders, there

is no hostile country on its borders.

So how does America justify all this military

spending?

Where does this money come from?

From the military-industrial complex.

The top 5 companies that make weapons in

the world are American companies.

You can pause the video and read their

names here. These companies fund American politicians.

And in return, they want them to stop

the war.

Look at this image.

This is America's Iron Triangle, which has three

parts.

Special Interest Group, where all these companies come.

Department of Defence, which buys weapons from these

companies.

And Congress, that is, all those candidates who

need funding during the campaign.

All three points of this triangle help each

other.

And in return, they want favours from each

other.

Special Interest Groups, that is, the weapons industry,

funds the campaigns of the candidates.

For example, in the 2016 election, a company

named Lockheed Martin funded a total of $1

.2 million to Democratic candidates.

But the interesting thing is, at the same

time, they gave $1.9 million to Republican

candidates. That is, the candidates on both sides were

funded with the same motive.

No matter who wins, the production of weapons

should not stop.

The demand for weapons should not stop.

The war should not stop.

This funding becomes an incentive.

When their candidates come, they push the defence

budget, from which ultimately weapons are bought from

these companies.

That is, the more wars there will be,

the stronger this triangle will become.

The share prices will increase and more money

will come in the campaigns.

And this is not a matter of one

president or one politician.

This is the strategy of the whole of

America.

In the 1970s, the bases of America had

reached all over the world.

But still, America cannot be everywhere.

Where American boots cannot be, American weapons can

be there.

That is, where there were no American soldiers,

American weapons can be sent there.

This American strategy is called the Nixon Doctrine.

America started selling weapons to controversial countries, including

Iran.

The same Iran whose drones attack Israel today,

America did not do the first step to

deliver weapons to them.

We talked about Iran's drone warfare in this

video.

The one who has money and who is

not an immediate danger to America, America sells

weapons to every country.

Whether it is democracy or not, look at

this data.

More than 160 countries around the world buy

American weapons.

Countries like Iraq, Libya, Yemen, and Sudan are

also included in this.

The only condition is that you take care

of American interests.

Don't be friends with America's enemies.

Keep fighting with yourself.

Don't let the war stop.

Just don't mess with us.

That is, America has made a war machine

for itself, which gives strength to its superpower

status.

At the beginning of the video, I said

that India cannot become a superpower like America.

Because the reality is that sacrifices are required

to become a superpower.

And often these sacrifices are the sacrifices of

innocent lives.

This is the truth that every superpower has

become a superpower by rubbing its feet.

Frankly speaking, becoming such a superpower should not

even be our aim.

Our focus should be on solving our own

problems, not on becoming a superpower, but on

becoming a great power.

A great power is one whose words are

heard by other countries.

No matter what happens in the world, it

is important that we keep our people and

economy safe.

Despite being a superpower, it cannot solve all

its own problems.

For example, America spent $6 trillion on defence

after 9-11.

This is so much money that it could

have solved its own homelessness problem with this

money.

But they thought it was right to let

this war machine run.

This is the dark secret of becoming a

superpower.

We are always shown in Hollywood movies how

good America is.

But that is far from the truth.

So far, we have understood how America became

a military superpower.

The defeat of the Allied forces in World

War II, the military bases all over the

world, a robust defence manufacturing industry to fund

these bases, and clients all over the world

to buy their weapons.

This is America's flawless strategy.

That's why when the American economy was suffering

due to COVID-19 in 2022, Russia attacked

Ukraine.

And America kept watching.

Because this attack assured that America got a

client for the next few years.

Even in the Israel-Hamas war, America does

not make any efforts to stop the war.

Because if there is a war, other countries

like Saudi Arabia and the UAE will feel

insecure in the Middle East.

And ultimately, they will buy weapons from America.

This is what America wants.

That's why when President Donald Trump was in

power, he made an arms deal of $110

billion from Saudi Arabia.

And in this deal, he focused only on

one thing.

Jobs, jobs, and jobs.

America's focus is very clear.

It sees weapons as any other product.

And just like a fruit vendor thinks only

about profit while exporting a fruit, America also

thinks only about its benefits.

How many jobs are generated in our country

from it?

How much support does our economy get?

How much does our military influence in the

world increase?

This is most important for America.

And because of this, America has become a

superpower.

Why are all these things important for India?

Because India adopted a non-alignment policy during

the Cold War.

That's why look at this image.

Where there are military bases all over the

world, India does not have any military base

in America.

But America does not like this at all.

America's conflict with China is increasing day by

day.

In the future, America will definitely put pressure

on India to build a military base.

What will India do in such a situation?

India will have to choose sides.

Till today.

This has been the secret of India's success.

India is united with everyone.

We talk to Putin and Zelensky.

We support Israel when there is a terror

attack on Israel.

And we also send humanitarian aid to Palestine.

This non-alignment is India's strength.

But in the future, America can interfere in

our elections.

So that they can choose a leadership that

will let them do whatever they want on

our land.

And this is what they did with Pakistan.

They made a promise of friendship.

And while defeating the Soviet Russia in Afghanistan,

they took help from Pakistan.

In return, they gave them weapons.

And built a military base on their land.

Look at Pakistan today.

When they need help, the IMF's bailout packages

are always late.

Because now there is no war in Afghanistan.

Now America doesn't even need Pakistan.

Letting any other country build a military base

on India's land, is as dangerous as losing

independence for India.

I think this statement by Henry Kissinger is

very cool.

To be an enemy of America can be

dangerous, but to be a friend is fatal.

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