Ankit Awasthi from Ankit Inspires India discusses the possibility of India joining NATO Plus, a concept expanding NATO to counter China in the Indo-Pacific region. The debate arises from America's suggestion to include India in NATO Plus, considering the strategic importance of India in countering China, especially after the Russia-Ukraine conflict and China's stance on Taiwan. The discussion also touches on the implications for India's relations with Russia and the potential shift in global power dynamics. Additionally, there's a promotion for Coding Invader, offering a data analysis course with job placement opportunities.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was formed during the Cold War to counter the Soviet Union.
2. The Soviet Union was dissolved in 1990 and broke into 15 countries.
3. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, NATO expanded and now has 31 member countries.
4. NATO was initially formed to counter the Soviet Union, but now its focus has shifted to countering China.
5. The concept of "NATO Plus" was created to compete with China in the Indo-Pacific region.
6. America has included five countries in NATO Plus: Australia, Japan, Israel, South Korea, and India.
7. The Select Committee in the US Congress has recommended that India be included in NATO Plus to counter China.
8. A closed-door meeting is being held with India to discuss its potential membership in NATO.
9. China has threatened NATO, saying it is wasting its time by trying to include India in the alliance.
10. India has supported Russia since 1971 and has maintained a close relationship with the country.
11. Russia has provided India with military equipment, including the S-400 missile defense system.
12. The US has recommended that India be included in NATO Plus to counter China's growing influence in the region.
13. China has attacked Taiwan, and the US has estimated that if China attacks Taiwan, the world will suffer a loss of one trillion dollars.
14. The US has expanded NATO by including India in the Indo-Pacific and making it into NATO Plus.
15. Russia has provided cheap oil and wheat to Pakistan, which has strained its relationship with India.
16. India has maintained a non-aligned policy and has always gone along with everyone.
17. The US has recommended that India keep its stand firmly and not compromise on its relationship with Russia.
18. India has supported Russia in the past and has maintained a close relationship with the country since 1971.