Outlook (Frankenswing 2012, Nov 12) was among the few magazines that detailed the dangers posed by China in South Asia and how the US needs to understand the importance of India vis-a-vis preventing the smaller nations of the region from becoming Sinocentric. There is also the danger of Pakistan-based terror gaining strength from Chinese support of that nation. As Daniel Twining rightly says, “...(this could) recast the global balance of power and values in ways that make our two countries, more than China, the leaders of the 21st century”.
Rajiv Boolchand Jain, Delhi
Barack Obama ran on the hope and change platform the first time. Since the, one thing has certainly changed—the people’s desire to hear Obama speak. Four years back, they couldn’t get enough. This time, for a while it looked like they’d had enough.
Rakhal Ghosh, Philadelphia
I was sure Obama would win. It’s best for India too that he did. There are some concerns about outsourcing policies, but Obama is a realist and won’t do anything rash. I think he’s a person India can do business with.
A. Thadhani, Ahmedabad
Wasn’t it Outlook that pronounced Obama an ‘Underachiever’ in a recent cover story? The voters in America didn’t seem to think so.
Pramod Srivastava, Delhi
To the average Indian, the American elections and the winner there are only matters of mild curiosity. Your cover story on the subject was absolutely unnecessary.
Dr George Jacob, Kochi
In foreign policy, Obama will have to give priority to Iran and make sure it is kept within bounds without a war. On the domestic front, he needs to focus on social security, Medicare and the tax code. Obama has to think big and take bold steps.
Beena Mathur, Pune
