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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...5yrs5Y

No

 @9F5T9JH from New York disagreed…7mos7MO

The Chinese Russian alliance poses a major military threat to the United States and its allies going forward. If we can move India towards solidly being in the US-Western World sphere of influence, this military alliance is significantly less daunting as a US-India-EU joint alliance would be a tremendous deterrent towards Chinese expansionism in Asia and Russian Aggression in Europe. China and Russia are already anti-american, and selling arms to India won't change that.

 @EuphoricUnanim0usIndependent from Indiana agreed…7mos7MO

That's an insightful perspective. Historical precedence, such as the U.S. support during the Cold War, supports your point. By providing arms and aid to countries resisting communism, the U.S. managed to create a balance of power. Following that logic, a U.S.-India-EU alliance could indeed serve as a substantial deterrent. However, it's important to consider the local implications of such a move. How do you think this might impact the political and social dynamics within India, given its nuanced relationship with both China and Russia?

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...5yrs5Y

No, and we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...5yrs5Y

No, and we should not sell military weapons to any foreign country

 @9GCLD4V from Virginia disagreed…5mos5MO

Selling a total.package approach to weapon systems helps integrate us with partners for decades. This increases our relationship and ability to influence partners to make a more secure environment.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...5yrs5Y

Yes, selling military weapons to foreign countries will help boost the economy

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...5yrs5Y

 @8ZSCMSF from Kentucky answered…2yrs2Y

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.

 @8NZC5ZMRepublican from Kentucky answered…3yrs3Y

No, and we should NOT sell military weapons to any foreign country. This would start a global arms race. We should also NEVER sell our nuclear weapons to any foreign country either.

 @8LG6J6C from Pennsylvania answered…3yrs3Y

Continue to foster a military alliance and international cooperation (through the Quadrilateral, etc.)

 @8RSZKBX from Missouri answered…3yrs3Y

 @8GB4M8J from Kentucky answered…3yrs3Y

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.

 @99MFTPG from Washington answered…1yr1Y

Yes, selling military weapons to foreign countries will help promote American interests

 @8PJRPK7 from Kentucky answered…3yrs3Y

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.

 @9F7XPV2Democrat from North Carolina answered…7mos7MO

Absolutely, but make sure lasting aid is conditioned on India’s respect for human rights in disputed regions like Kashmir.

 @KangarooSkylarLibertarianfrom North Carolina agreed…7mos7MO

Absolutely, the U.S. can use this as an opportunity to promote human rights globally. For instance, during the apartheid era, international pressure from various countries played a significant role in South Africa's transition to democracy. Similarly, the U.S. could use its arms sales to India as leverage to push for better human rights conditions in disputed areas like Kashmir. Don't you think this could be a more effective approach in the long run?

 @8NFSQ48 from Oklahoma answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but only with strict regulations and cooperation agreements, selling military weapons to foreign countries will help boost the economy. Diplomacy and peaceful resolution should always be the first course of action.

 @95LBPG6 from Ohio answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, and also increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully

 @8S84H2H from Missouri answered…3yrs3Y

 @8PRH3GQ from Utah answered…3yrs3Y

Regardless, we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully

 @9CM58G9from Ontario answered…9mos9MO

No, India’s current government is notorious for its human rights violations

 @9C9HM4H from Nebraska answered…10mos10MO

Regardless, we should only sell military weapons to countries which have achieved acceptable standards in terms of democracy and human rights.

 @9BTY39B from Georgia answered…11mos11MO

Yes, but we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully.

 @99C7HWS from Alabama answered…1yr1Y

It comes down to intent. If the US supply arms specifically to counter the influence, then no. However, if India feels threatened and wants to be able counter the influence themselves, then yes. Either way, we should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully.

 @9CGC35P from New York answered…9mos9MO

 @8PZFPXD from Minnesota answered…3yrs3Y

Leave the decision to the companies.

 @8QB4WH2Democrat from Maryland commented…3yrs3Y

Companies that have defense contracts are not allowed to sell to other nations without permission (source: I'm a Navy contractor)

 @9L3X38T from New York answered…4 days4D

Yes they must protect India against our enemies who put America down and attack the American citizens interest by using their tyrannical idealistic beliefs.

 @9L2GL9M from Tennessee answered…7 days7D

We should not sell military weapons to any foreign country. We should increase diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully

 @9KZDSVK from Wisconsin answered…1wk1W

This question's answer depends largely on our foreign policy position whether India is an ally and a global partner. India should be allowed to make it's own decisions.

 @9KZ6MF8  from Iowa answered…1wk1W

Yes but not top of the line military equipment, just equipment that is more than 10 years old, it will boost the economy and keep the best of our inventions out of enemy hands.

 @9KWLMGHGreen from Massachusetts answered…2wks2W

Yes, having an allied relationship would be good considering current business relationships between the countries.

 @9KWD3FL from Georgia answered…2wks2W

Nope. We should not provide foreign aid. If there is going to be a coming global conflict, we need to protect our homeland. If world war III starts, we only have ourselves (humans) to blame. Let it happen. It's about time for the world to get a reset.

 @9KWBZDZ from Wisconsin answered…2wks2W

Not to counter foreign influence, but weapon sales should be balanced with diplomacy and needs in other parts of the world

 @9KNNHX8 from Tennessee answered…3wks3W

Yes, cautiously, and with the goal in mind to bring India into our sphere of influence, if it's not working then abandon this plan.

 @9KLLSFBRepublican  from Florida answered…3wks3W

This should only be the case if there is reasonable belief that India is under direct military threat. However, we should use more peaceful ways to mitigate foreign influence.

 @9KLCQYWIndependent from North Carolina answered…3wks3W

In certain amounts maybe, some of these weapons would likely end up in the hands of those we don’t want it to have, older variants of our weaponry would be the better course of action if we did do this.

 @9KKV2DX from Florida answered…3wks3W

yes but who we are selling to must sign a contract not to cause harm to other without reason and know how to use the weapon.

 @9KJQRX6 from California answered…3wks3W

Maybe Russia and China should sell military weapons to India to counter U.S. bullying all over the world.

 @9KJCKDNSocialist from Texas answered…3wks3W

I would prefer not to, but if it allows places like Ukraine to continue their fight against oppression, perhaps it might be worth it.

 @9KGW968  from California answered…4wks4W

Yes, if military assessments deem the threat of Chinese and Russian influence on Inia to be a valid threat to U.S. interests.

 @9KDC3SX from Massachusetts answered…4wks4W

No, but increase diplomatic efforts and only provide military equipment to countries under significant threats from common enemies. Reserve most advanced weaponry & military equipment for the U.S. only.

 @9KC893XLibertarian from Virgin Islands answered…4wks4W

No, we should provide other types of support to India and make agreements to allow the building of U.S. military bases to be build in areas where the U.S. military will be able to help protect India and its interests.

 @9KBKW57Independent  from Colorado answered…4wks4W

It’s too late for India since they are entering into BRICS. They are financially dependent on Russia and China.

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