[USA] Behind the curtains ....
hsharma83
My dear friends from every eNation,
Let me first clarify two points about this article:
1) I am writing this article as a common eIndian not as Minister of Foreign Affairs of eIndia. These are my personal views, do not represent government in any way.
2) This is going to be long and very direct, no diplomacy.
India's Foreign Policy
People around the world are confused, including eIndians that are we neutral? Are we on a side of EDEN or Phoenix? There is a simple answer to this question, like every other country or person, we are just PRO OURSELF or in our case we are PRO-INDIAN.
But does that mean, we can or will compromise our allies or friends or even neighbors for our benefits? Answer is again simple, NO . eIndia has never gone against any country who did not started conflict themselves first. Only possible exceptions you might state (not vaild though) are Invasion of ePakistan and Giving way to Serbia to Thailand. But are these examples really relevant ?
We invaded Pakistan to use RL tensions between our countries as an effort to create baby boom. As much as my understanding of game goes, BABY BOOM is of highest priority to any country. We had no other interest in Pakistan.
Regarding giving way to Serbia to Thailand, I don't know if you can believe this but Indians in general were always against it. I have log of meetings where we rejected this proposal. However what really happened is still now clear.
Then? Foundation of eIndia remains on two pillars:
1) We shall look after our interests.
2) We shall not harm any country who doesn't harm us.
So next Issue is: India - USA relationship
There is no argument in the fact that USA and EDEN helped us to liberate our country. We are thankful to their support in this cause and will always keep this action worthy of highest degree of respect. However renting Karnataka to USA was not a help or support, it was a business deal. Both parties agreed because we both had something to gain. eIndians got upset when deadline of leaving Karnataka was n't met, for whatever reason there might be. But we appreciated and supported when they kept their word and returned our regions.
True, there was lot's of hot words and articles which were passed and exchanged, things said in forums and media. But any experience player will understand that its only expected when emotions run high from both sides.
I would like to thank everyone, who fought for India and its independence. o7 to you all
Now comes the big issue of Renewing MPP with USA
Why Indian Foreign Affairs wrote an article in USA media and Indian media especially with post script? Simply because we tried to contact USA government and as mentioned in that article, we wanted to continue with our alliance and hold our advantage against Serbia of two MPPs activated . But we got no reply. We wanted this article to do two things:
1) Let eUSA citizens know that eIndia wishes to continue with our alliance but we were getting cold shoulder from your government.
2) Wanted this as a alarm, if they some how missed our messages in game and IRC.
Then why post script about Serbia?
Simple, because as I mentioned we must look after our protection first. If USA MPP expires Serbia will increase PTO or attack India. We must first protect our country. Now that Serbia has passed through India and we don't share direct border with them suddenly we are not allies to you? Your media mentions that India has no more interest to USA?
So when USA can look for its interests, why not India? We have some citizens on both sides who oppose and some who supports our alliance. Never the less, this is part of being in society.
Let's not get into this useless troll wars.
Anyways, eIndia is open and will always will be open to any friendship which is done on equal terms. We might be smaller but we are a proud nation.
Are we turning our backs to our friends? Were we pro-EDEN? or We are now PRO-Phoenix?
No, we are not allies to Serbia. But yes, we would like to sign peace with them as USA refuses MPP with us . Do we have any other alternative? If yes, please do suggest !
I wrote this article just to share with my American friends that we are not turning our backs.
That's it, let the trolling begins.
Regards
HSharma83
An eIndian
Comments
HSharman83, let's take a step back for a moment.
You are PRO-INDIA, but want the protection of the USA (to fend off a Serbian PTO).
America's interest is with it's own nation and it's allies, namely the BROLLIANCE.
Whether you meant to or not, Serbia made it's way through India putting Serbia almost on Australian land - a USA ally.
Now, did India at all look at attacking Serbia to say - hey, you just can't walk through our land and get away with it?
If America did have a spare 100 gold, I hope they would save it aside for a possible New Zealand MPP in the future - a TRUE ally.
One that would possible come and help liberate it's Brolliance partner in Australia.
So I ask, what does India have to offer the USA for it's MPP?
Nothing.
Why spend 100 gold then on nothing?
Exactly my point ... U have right to deny MPP..... its your choice. No issues. We stated that we can Hold this MPP just to keep activated MPPs againt serbia ...
Yes, we did all we could to stop serbia from swapping,
As an average American reader, I have to say that your stance as illustrated here is fairly reasonable and understandable. We all must look out for ourselves. It's human nature. However, as an American citizen who holds no major ill will toward India, I have to say that your recent article with its postscript about Serbia irritated me, at best. At worst, it was a veiled threat.
Is that what you wanted to convey as MoFA of eIndia? Is that what your common countrymen would have wanted to convey to average citizens in a country which you clearly admit has helped your country in the past? Because to me, as an average American reader who is uninvolved, I read that postscript as a veiled threat, or perhaps an attempt to use some political leverage to get that MPP signed.
Both countries have their trolls, and I hope you can see that I clearly am not one. I just wonder if, perhaps, while you were writing your original article, you were too incensed by the harsh words of American trolls and perhaps didn't think enough about how your words could change the perception of your country in the eyes of ordinary readers like myself.
As a final note, from what I've heard from congressman on our side, the decision not to renew the MPP was as much an economics one as anything. Take that for what you will.
@RacconGoon: Thanks for understanding.
As mofa of eIndia my intention of Post script was not a threat but a statement that we will have no other option .... due to unfortunate situations
So, how I understand.
New Zeeland and Australia is TRUE ally of eUSA.
In the other hand, eIndia is not (not considered, not nominated as TRUE ally - friendship is out of disscusion).
So, eIndia should not propose the MPP, because doing so he begged something from a "stranger" who just do bussines with eIndia ?
From the time of liberation of eIndia, through the exploit of Karnataka and to present day, the relationship betwen our countryes changed to that.
So we became strangers and, going on with this kind of offensing articles (americans published in eIndia media), regarding cows and buffalo, we easyly could became enamies.
BTW
Excusse my poor english but, I'm sure, americans will understand my lack of literacy.
RaccoonGoon, you say your looking at this as someone who's not involved and has no ill will against India. Then how come you don't understand that India would like to sign Serbia if the US refuses?
See, if the US refuses and Serbia has a change to attack us, wouldn't it be in Indian interest to sign an MPP with them and make sure they can't attack us rather than leaving everything open and giving Serbia room to attack India?
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No. It's not that I don't understand. I certainly understand that all of us act in the best way we know for our country's national interests. I was merely criticizing the tone of the postscript on his original post, which he kindly clarified was not meant as it might of sounded.
I do understand the delicate position you are in, and I would very much suggest that you all avoid being bothered by whatever trolling you come across and do whatever you can to make eRepublik enjoyable for your citizens. That is what we as Americans seek to do, and it's understandable and expected that you would do the same.
You forgot the part where you used RL tensions to fuel a babyboom (one that failed, I may add). Then you call the eUS a troll. Haven't enough people died in rl to preach this kind of hate on the internet? Also, for my American friends, we once had India as a friend, around 3-4 months down the line, India wiped us from the map.
Cool trolling, bro.
If India is one to be cowed through the threat of force, then India cannot remain truly independant, and will eventually have to choose a side, or become a puppet to be fought over by both
directed at BroodRoosterNL btw
I'd also like to say I've seen the MPP vote between India and Hungary. Looks like India has made its choice...
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