A gauntlet has been thrown India’s way by the foreign-controlled government in Bangladesh. A news flash indicated that our neighbour may be buying Turkish missiles and drones to supplement its security.

The news item also suggested that this is a new headache for India. I beg to differ. I believe this is an opportunity for India to define itself to its own people and the world.

If this deal goes through and the government there continues to be anti-India, there is no doubt in my mind that Bangladesh will become the next Ukraine. Or the next Pakistan. But the choice is up to India. It can turn Bangladesh into the next Cuba. It can blockade Bangladesh and make it clear that this deal will never be allowed.

If India wants to be the next US, it needs to behave like it.........

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