Victor M. Gobarev

Victor M. Gobarev is an independent security policy analyst based in Washington, D.C. Gobarev argues in the following viewpoint that the United States should view India as a potential friend rather than a potential enemy. He urges the United States to accept India’s nuclear power status, contending that India will use its missiles strictly for defensive purposes. In addition, Gobarev maintains that America should officially recognize India’s world power status by voting to give it a seat on the United Nations Security Council. Developing stronger ties with India would help protect U.S. security interests and improve the American economy, he argues.

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