US has more than 750 military bases in 80 countries, but not a single in India due to….
The US has more than 750 military bases in 80 countries around the world not have a single military base in India. Despite having more than 100 bases in Germany, 120 in Japan and 73 in South Korea, the Pentagon has not built a single base in India. Do you know why?
What is the reason behind this decision?
From Nehru to Modi, all Indian governments have said the same thing: there will be no foreign troops on Indian soil. No matter what agreements or pressures are put in place. According to a report by India Today, India’s policy is built with memories of the colonial era and the future in mind. India understands that US military bases are often used not for defense, but for political gain.
Why doesn’t US have a military base in India?
There are many reasons why US does not have a military base in India. The first reason is India’s history. India was once a slave of the British. That is why India does not want any other country to rule over it. The second reason is India’s strategy. India can protect itself. It has one of the largest armies in the world. It also has nuclear weapons.
India does not want to be at enmity with US’ enemies
India has seen US intervention. In 1953, the CIA engineered a coup in Iran. There were regime changes in Guatemala, Chile and Iraq too. India knows that military bases are often used for political maneuvers. They are not just for defence. Recently, Iran launched a missile attack on Qatar’s Al Udeid base. Qatar had nothing to do with the US-Iran conflict. But it was attacked because there was an American base there. India does not want to be pitted against America’s enemies.
India can protect itself. It has a large army, nuclear weapons, navy and the power to wage cyber war. Therefore, India does not need the protection of any other country. India maintains relations with other countries according to its own will. It does not come under anyone’s pressure. India has some military bases in Tajikistan, Mauritius and Bhutan. But these bases are there with the consent of those countries. India does not rule over them. India wants to work together with other countries. It does not want to make anyone its slave. India conducts military exercises with America.
US cannot keep its troops in India
India has also signed agreements like LEMOA with the US. But it is clear in these agreements that the US cannot keep its troops in India. Indian officials always say that logistical access does not mean base access. That is, India can let the US use its military bases, but the US cannot build its bases there. This policy of India keeps it diplomatically independent. It can maintain relations with Russia, the US, China and other countries simultaneously. It does not need to support any one country.
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