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Political Rivalries in India Stunt Defense Spending

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May 01, 2010
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A continuing cold war between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has stalled India's plans for a two-front war if necessary with Pakistan and China despite the government's recent announcements of progress.

In fact India's defense acquisitions are moribund and Indian defense preparedness is at an all-time low. Insiders sa…

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