US Criticises Modi's Meeting with Putin, Supports Pakistan | Vantage with Palki Sharma
Summary
TLDRThe video script discusses the concept of gaslighting, accusing the United States of employing it in its foreign policy, particularly towards India. It criticizes US diplomat Donald Lu for publicly expressing disappointment over Indian Prime Minister Modi's visit to Moscow, suggesting a double standard in US relations with India and Pakistan. The script argues that the US supports India's rival, Pakistan, while expecting India to distance itself from Russia. It highlights the need for a stable and respectful relationship between the two nations, emphasizing the importance of mutual interests and the avoidance of public pressure tactics.
Takeaways
- 😐 Gaslighting is described as psychological manipulation where someone is tricked into questioning their own sanity, morals, and decisions.
- 🗺️ The script implies that the United States uses gaslighting tactics, particularly in its foreign policy towards India and Pakistan.
- 💬 A U.S. diplomat, Donald Lu, expressed disappointment about Indian Prime Minister Modi's trip to Moscow, which is seen as a public pressure tactic.
- 🤔 The Indian Foreign Ministry responded by emphasizing India's long-standing relationship with Russia and the right to choose alliances.
- 🔄 The script points out a double standard where the U.S. criticizes India for its ties with Russia while supporting India's rival, Pakistan.
- 🔒 The U.S. policy is accused of threatening India's national security by providing military support to Pakistan, which has a history of conflict with India.
- 📜 Prime Minister Modi's visit to Moscow did not involve signing major defense deals or technology cooperation, contrary to U.S. insinuations.
- 🕊️ Modi's stance during his visit was one of peace, opposing war and expressing condolences for the loss of life in Ukraine.
- 🔄 The script suggests that the U.S. has a history of lecturing India and not learning from past rebukes.
- 🤝 There is a call for further work on the India-U.S. relationship, highlighting the need for mutual trust and understanding.
- 🌳 The script ends with a call to action for environmental initiatives, such as planting trees for a better future.
Q & A
What is gaslighting as mentioned in the script?
-Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation where someone is tricked into questioning their own sanity, morals, and decisions.
Why is the term 'gaslighting' used in the context of the United States' foreign policy?
-The term 'gaslighting' is used to describe the perceived manipulative behavior of the United States in its foreign policy, particularly in its dealings with India and Pakistan, where it is suggested that the U.S. is applying a double standard.
What was the main point of the U.S. Diplomat's statement about India's relationship with Russia?
-The U.S. Diplomat expressed disappointment about the timing and symbolism of Indian Prime Minister Modi's trip to Moscow, suggesting that it was not in line with U.S. interests.
How did the Indian Foreign Ministry respond to the U.S. Diplomat's comments?
-The Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized India's long-standing relationship with Russia based on mutual interests and the freedom of choice in a multi-polar world.
What is the double standard mentioned in the script regarding the U.S.'s relationship with India and Pakistan?
-The double standard refers to the U.S. expressing disappointment in India's dealings with Russia while simultaneously supporting and providing military aid to Pakistan, which is seen as India's rival.
What was the nature of Prime Minister Modi's trip to Moscow as described in the script?
-Prime Minister Modi's trip to Moscow did not involve signing major arms deals or technology cooperation agreements. Instead, he expressed a desire for peace and condemned the death of children in the context of the war in Ukraine.
What was the U.S.'s stance on providing military aid to Pakistan as mentioned in the script?
-The U.S. has been providing military aid to Pakistan, including a new military package worth almost $450 million to upgrade their fighter jets and a renewal of a military deal allowing arms sales to Pakistan.
How does the script suggest that the U.S.'s actions could impact its relationship with India?
-The script suggests that the U.S.'s actions, particularly its military support to Pakistan and public criticism of India's foreign policy, could build resentment and friction, potentially spoiling cooperation between the two countries.
What are the potential areas of cooperation between India and the U.S. as highlighted in the script?
-The script highlights economic development, safeguarding supply chains, addressing the challenge of China, and fighting climate change as potential areas of cooperation between India and the U.S.
What does the script imply about the current state of the India-U.S. relationship?
-The script implies that while the India-U.S. relationship has come a long way since the Cold War, it is not yet stable and requires more work to prevent the building of resentment and friction.
Outlines
😤 Gaslighting in International Relations: US and India
The first paragraph discusses the concept of gaslighting as a form of psychological manipulation, drawing parallels between toxic relationships and international diplomacy. It criticizes the United States' foreign policy, particularly the remarks made by a US diplomat about India's Prime Minister Modi's visit to Moscow. The diplomat's public expression of disappointment is seen as an attempt to pressure India, which the author argues is hypocritical given the US's own actions in supporting Pakistan, a rival of India. The paragraph also points out the double standards in US foreign policy, such as opposing India's relationship with Russia while supporting its own ties with Pakistan, and questions the impact of such policies on India's national security.
🌳 The Era-Defining Friendship: Challenges and Opportunities
The second paragraph shifts focus to the broader relationship between India and the US, emphasizing the importance of their partnership in addressing global challenges such as economic development, supply chain security, and climate change. It acknowledges the progress made since the Cold War but also highlights the need for further strengthening the relationship to prevent resentment and friction from undermining cooperation. The paragraph concludes with a call to action for continued collaboration, hinting at the potential consequences if the relationship deteriorates.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Gaslighting
💡Psychological Manipulation
💡Toxic Relationship
💡Diplomacy
💡Mutuality of Interests
💡Proxy Conflict
💡Double Standard
💡National Security
💡Era-Defining Friendship
💡Resentment
💡Climate Change
Highlights
Gaslighting is described as psychological manipulation where someone is tricked into questioning their own sanity, morals, and decisions.
The US diplomat expressed disappointment over Indian Prime Minister Modi's trip to Moscow, suggesting diplomatic pressure.
The speaker criticizes the US for publicly airing its concerns about India's relationship with Russia instead of doing so privately.
India's Foreign Ministry emphasizes the longstanding mutual interests with Russia and the importance of respecting these realities in a multipolar world.
The US is accused of gaslighting by having double standards, supporting Pakistan while advising India to distance itself from Russia.
Pakistan's policies have actively hurt India, yet the US continues to support Pakistan with military aid and deals.
Prime Minister Modi's trip to Moscow did not result in any major defense deals or new technological cooperation with Russia.
Modi publicly expressed his opposition to the war in Ukraine and emphasized the need for peace and the condemnation of the death of children.
In contrast, the US announced a new military package for Pakistan and renewed a military deal allowing arms sales to Pakistan.
The speaker argues that the US policy actively threatens India's national security.
There is a need for improvement in the US-India relationship despite their mutual benefits in economic development, supply chain security, and combating climate change.
The US-India relationship is described as era-defining but not yet stable, requiring more effort to avoid resentment and friction.
The speaker warns that continued public comments and diplomatic pressure could harm the cooperation between the US and India.
The transcript concludes with a message of gratitude to the audience for supporting the news source, emphasizing trust and unfiltered news delivery.
A call to action for climate change is made, urging individuals to plant trees as part of a project to combat environmental issues.
Transcripts
have you heard of gaslighting it's
basically psychological manipulation you
trick someone into questioning their own
sanity their own morals and decisions
toxic boyfriends do it all the time and
so does the United States of America
don't believe me listen to this us
Diplomat talking about India Mr chairman
I could not agree with you more about
our disappointment about the uh the
symbolism and the timing of U prime
minister Mod's trip to Moscow we are
having those tough conversations with
our Indian
friends classic strategy I'm not angry
about what you did I'm just
disappointed well we've got news for the
United States New Delhi doesn't need
validation Also let's just check the
calendar these comons were made in
Washington on Tuesday guest who was also
in Washington on Tuesday Benin Netanyahu
a man whose War has killed more than
38,000 Palestinians doesn't that count
as bad symbolism I guess not but let's
focus on India for now the man you just
heard is Donald louu he's in charge of
America's foreign policy in South Asia
this week he spoke to the US Senate he
was asked about prime minister modi's
recent trip to Moscow what you heard was
his response just two problems though
one it's none of Washington's business
as a friend you can always share concern
but you do so privately not in a
televised Senate meeting but then again
maybe that's the whole point use a
public forum to build pressure of course
New Delhi is having none of it listen to
what the foreign Ministry spokesperson
said today you must understand that
India has long standing relationship
with
Russia that is based on mutuality of
interests in a multi-polar world all
countries have the freedom of choice it
is essential for everybody to be mindful
of and appreciate such
realities which brings us to the second
part of gaslighting which is also
problem number two the US is doing the
same thing you see Donald louu is also
in charge of Pakistan so he spoke about
Washington's Islamabad policy as well
and what did he say that China is
Pakistan's past America would be the
future how do we leverage our position
with PX our historic relationship given
also our relationship with India and
that's that's developing very quickly
how do we balance that and keep that um
in our
advantage in the two seconds I have I'll
say sorry China is the past in terms of
investments in Pakistan we are the
future how about that India should stay
away from America's rival which is
Russia but America can support India's
rival which is
Pakistan what sort of double standard is
this just think about it Russia and the
US are not at War they don't have Bo
border disputes all they have is a proxy
conflict very different from India and
Pakistan Pakistan's policies have
actively hurt India their terrorists are
still launching attacks in Jammu and
Kashmir they are killing Indian soldiers
and what does Washington do promise more
support to
Pakistan let's take a closer look at the
track record Prime Minister Modi did not
sign defense deals in Moscow unlike
China India is not arming Russia nor is
it sending dual use equipment but yes we
are are buying cheap Russian energy for
our people even Donald louu admitted
this he said no major arms deals were
signed in Moscow we did not see any new
major defense deals we saw no major
discussion of Technology cooperation in
addition you have Modi having said in
front of Putin on live television his
feeling that the war in Ukraine could
not be won on the
battlefield not just that Prime Minister
Modi also gave a message of Peace he
reiterated his opposition to Wars and he
condemned the death of children now
compare that to Washington in 2022 they
announced a new military package for
Pakistan almost $450 million to upgrade
their fighter jets in
2023 Pakistan renewed a military deal
with the United States a deal that
allows Washington to sell arms to
Pakistan so if anyone should be
disappointed it is India because US
policy actively threatens India's
national
security which raises the question what
should we learned from this episode
mainly two things one Washington never
learns they've tried to lecture India
before and each time India has hit back
yet yet the Americans keep coming back
for seconds maybe it's their default
mode or maybe it's a superpower complex
the belief that you are the center of
the world that everyone must live by
your rules and point number two it shows
there is work to be done on this
relationship because let's face it India
and the US need each other whether it's
for economic development or to safeguard
Supply chains or to take on China or to
fight climate change this is an era
defining
friendship but it's not a stable one yet
we've come a long way since the trust
deficit of the Cold War but much more
needs to be done because such Commons
will gradually build up resentment and
friction how long before that spills
over and spoils
cooperation let's hope we never find out
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